UK Visa Sponsorship for Zimbabwean Nationals
Grants by year
Data starts in 2020. The Skilled Worker route launched in December 2020 and the Health & Care Worker visa in August 2020, replacing earlier Tier 2 categories.
In 2025, 841 Zimbabwean nationals were granted UK work visas on the Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker routes, down 68% on 2024. About 75% came through the Health & Care Worker route, mostly NHS and social-care roles.
The most common occupation for Zimbabwean nationals in 2025 was Care workers and home carers (415 grants), followed by Social workers (75) and Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians (55). Other eligible Skilled Worker occupations are sponsorable too, as long as the employer holds a Home Office sponsor licence and the role clears the salary and skill-level thresholds for its SOC code.
Search the roles below to see who's currently hiring Zimbabwean nationals. Filter by sponsor licence, visa route, or occupation.
Top occupations for Zimbabwean nationals
| # | Occupation | Grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Care workers and home carers | 415 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 2 | Social workers | 75 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 3 | Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians | 55 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 4 | Senior care workers | 41 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 5 | Generalist medical practitioners | 24 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 6 | Other registered nursing professionals | 21 | H&CHealth & Care |
| 7 | Welding trades | 13 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 8 | Engineering technicians | 12 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 9 | Electricians and electrical fitters | 11 | SWSkilled Worker |
| 10 | Chartered and certified accountants | 10 | SWSkilled Worker |
Full occupation distribution for Zimbabwean nationals
Each rectangle is one occupation, sized by grant count and grouped by SOC major category. Color shows year-over-year change vs 2023. Total: 827 grants across 77 occupations.
Frequently asked questions
How many zimbabwean nationals got UK work visas in 2025? In 2025, 841 zimbabwean nationals were granted UK work visas: 211 via Skilled Worker and 630 via Health & Care Worker.
What are the most common jobs zimbabwean nationals get sponsored for? Home Office data shows the top occupations for zimbabwean nationals on Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visas are: Care workers and home carers, Social workers, Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians. Full breakdown in the table above.
Can zimbabwean nationals apply for the Skilled Worker visa? Yes. Nationality doesn't affect Skilled Worker eligibility. Zimbabwean nationals qualify if they have a job offer from a Home Office licensed sponsor, the role is on the eligible occupations list, and the salary meets the threshold (usually £41,700 or the going rate for that SOC code, whichever is higher).
Which UK companies sponsor zimbabwean nationals? Any UK employer with a Home Office sponsor licence can hire zimbabwean nationals. Every company listed on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors holds one. Search jobs or browse the sponsor directory below.
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