The Church of Scotland
Does The Church of Scotland sponsor visas?
Yes. The Church of Scotland holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, as well as Charity Worker, Religious Worker and Minister of Religion, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
| Organisation | The Church of Scotland |
|---|---|
| Location | Edinburgh |
| Licensed visa routes | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Minister of Religion |
| Sponsor rating | A-rated |
| Skilled Worker sponsor? | Yes |
What The Church of Scotland's sponsor licence covers
- Charity Worker — Temporary Worker licence, A rating: the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Religious Worker — 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.
- Minister of Religion — Worker licence, A rating: the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
A Skilled Worker licence lets The Church of Scotland 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 The Church of Scotland
- Find an open role on The Church of Scotland'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
- The Action Group
- The Beauty Of Edinburgh Ltd
- The Bhat Sikh Gurdwara and Community Association Edinburgh
- The Bonham Hotel Edinburgh
- The Capital City Partnership Ltd
- The Chaand Company Ltd t/a Milton Convenience Store
- The City of Edinburgh Council
- The Commemorative Coin Company Limited
- The DataKirk
- The Dhammapadipa Temple
- The Diffley Partnership Limited
- The Edinburgh Academy
See all licensed sponsors in Edinburgh, or browse the company directory.
Frequently asked questions
Does The Church of Scotland sponsor visas?
Yes. The Church of Scotland holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, as well as Charity Worker, Religious Worker and Minister of Religion, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
Which visa routes is The Church of Scotland licensed for?
The Church of Scotland is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors for: Charity Worker (Temporary Worker (A Rating)); Religious Worker (Temporary Worker (A Rating)); Skilled Worker (Worker (A Rating)); Minister of Religion (Worker (A Rating)).
Does The Church of Scotland have jobs with visa sponsorship?
The register shows which organisations can sponsor, not which jobs are open. Check The Church of Scotland'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 The Church of Scotland based?
The register lists The Church of Scotland 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.