The National Archives
Does The National Archives sponsor visas?
Yes. The National Archives 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 | The National Archives |
|---|---|
| Location | Richmond, Surrey |
| Licensed visa routes | Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker |
| Sponsor rating | A-rated |
| Skilled Worker sponsor? | Yes |
What The National Archives'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 The National Archives 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 National Archives
- Find an open role on The National Archives'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 Richmond
- Supreme Well International Limited
- TeaTone Ltd
- Tech Automation Limited
- Thai Therapy Limited
- The Hearsum FAmily Limited t/a Pembroke Lodge
- The Lockma Limited
- The Story Department
- The Vet
- Therme Group Services (UK) Limited
- ThirdiProperty PTY (UK) Limited
- Timberlake Consultants
- Traackr
See all licensed sponsors in Richmond, or browse the company directory.
Frequently asked questions
Does The National Archives sponsor visas?
Yes. The National Archives 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 The National Archives licensed for?
The National Archives is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors for: Government Authorised Exchange (Temporary Worker (A Rating)); Skilled Worker (Worker (A Rating)).
Does The National Archives have jobs with visa sponsorship?
The register shows which organisations can sponsor, not which jobs are open. Check The National Archives'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 National Archives based?
The register lists The National Archives in Richmond, Surrey. 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.