UK Visa Sponsor Lists by Route
Every UK sponsor licence covers one or more visa routes. Pick a route to see the full list of organisations licensed for it, with the key rules, fees and length of stay — from charities that sponsor Charity Worker visas to the churches and faith groups behind Religious Worker and Minister of Religion visas.
| Visa route | Sponsor records | Organisations |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | 123,185 | 122,066 |
| Senior or Specialist Worker | 10,439 | 10,357 |
| Minister of Religion | 1,960 | 1,949 |
| Creative Worker | 1,583 | 1,576 |
| Charity Worker | 1,531 | 1,529 |
| International Sportsperson | 1,473 | 1,457 |
| Religious Worker | 1,433 | 1,425 |
| Graduate Trainee | 622 | 620 |
| UK Expansion Worker | 435 | 435 |
| Government Authorised Exchange | 248 | 244 |
| International Agreement | 134 | 134 |
| Scale-up | 93 | 93 |
| Service Supplier | 56 | 56 |
| Seasonal Worker | 6 | 6 |
| Secondment Worker | 6 | 6 |
| Tier 2 General | 5 | 5 |
| Intra-Company Routes | 1 | 1 |
| Intra Company Transfers (Ict) | 1 | 1 |
Looking for a specific employer? Use the company directory or the searchable sponsor list. To check whether a job qualifies, use the SOC code finder.
Data source: GOV.UK Register of licensed sponsors: workers. Last updated: 16 October 2026. This page is regenerated automatically as the official register changes.