Shetland Islands Council
Does Shetland Islands Council sponsor visas?
Yes. Shetland Islands Council holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
| Organisation | Shetland Islands Council |
|---|---|
| Location | Shetland |
| Licensed visa routes | Skilled Worker |
| Sponsor rating | A-rated |
| Skilled Worker sponsor? | Yes |
What Shetland Islands Council's sponsor licence covers
- Skilled Worker — Worker licence, A rating: the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
A Skilled Worker licence lets Shetland Islands Council 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 Shetland Islands Council
- Find an open role on Shetland Islands Council'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 Shetland
- Coffee Culture Lerwick
- Conochies Ltd
- d4dentistry Ltd
- MD Leisure Ltd
- New Golden Coach 2021 Ltd T/A New Golden Coach Restaurant
- Saffron Restaurant & Bar Ltd
See all licensed sponsors in Shetland, or browse the company directory.
Frequently asked questions
Does Shetland Islands Council sponsor visas?
Yes. Shetland Islands Council holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
Which visa routes is Shetland Islands Council licensed for?
Shetland Islands Council is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors for: Skilled Worker (Worker (A Rating)).
Does Shetland Islands Council have jobs with visa sponsorship?
The register shows which organisations can sponsor, not which jobs are open. Check Shetland Islands Council'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 Shetland Islands Council based?
The register lists Shetland Islands Council in Shetland. 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.