Scottish Government
Does Scottish Government sponsor visas?
Yes. Scottish Government holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, as well as Government Authorised Exchange, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
| Organisation | Scottish Government |
|---|---|
| Location | Edinburgh |
| Licensed visa routes | Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker |
| Sponsor rating | A-rated |
| Skilled Worker sponsor? | Yes |
What Scottish Government's sponsor licence covers
- Government Authorised Exchange — Temporary Worker licence, A rating: the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Skilled Worker — Worker licence, A rating: the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
A Skilled Worker licence lets Scottish Government sponsor overseas workers for jobs in an eligible occupation code, normally paid at least £41,700 or the going rate for the job, whichever is higher. The licence is not tied to particular roles, so any eligible job the company offers can be sponsored.
Applying for a job with Scottish Government
- Find an open role on Scottish Government's own website or a job board — the register does not list vacancies.
- Check the job's SOC occupation code is eligible and the salary meets the minimum for that code.
- If you are offered the job, the company assigns you a Certificate of Sponsorship and you apply for your visa.
- Budget for the visa fee and healthcare surcharge with the visa cost calculator.
Other licensed sponsors in Edinburgh
- Scotia World Limited
- Scotland's Rural College
- Scott Hobbs Planning Ltd
- Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux
- Scottish Chamber Orchestra
- Scottish Funding Council
- Scottish Legal Complaints Commission
- Scottish Mediation
- Scottish Rugby Union Limited
- Scottish Squash Limited
- Scottish Target Shooting
- Scottish Volleyball
See all licensed sponsors in Edinburgh, or browse the company directory.
Frequently asked questions
Does Scottish Government sponsor visas?
Yes. Scottish Government holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, as well as Government Authorised Exchange, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
Which visa routes is Scottish Government licensed for?
Scottish Government is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors for: Government Authorised Exchange (Temporary Worker (A Rating)); Skilled Worker (Worker (A Rating)).
Does Scottish Government have jobs with visa sponsorship?
The register shows which organisations can sponsor, not which jobs are open. Check Scottish Government's careers page or job adverts, and make sure the role's SOC occupation code is eligible and the salary meets the threshold before you apply.
Where is Scottish Government based?
The register lists Scottish Government in Edinburgh. The register records the sponsor's main address, so the job itself may be elsewhere in the UK.
Data source: GOV.UK Register of licensed sponsors: workers. Company pages are rebuilt from the official register every day, and organisations that lose their licence are removed.