About UK Sponsors

We make it easy to find UK employers licensed to sponsor work visas, with free tools, plain-English guides, and everything else you need to navigate the UK immigration system.

Our Mission

The UK visa sponsorship system can be complex and opaque. While the government publishes a list of licensed sponsors, navigating this data to find relevant employers is challenging for job seekers.

UK Sponsors transforms the official Register of Licensed Sponsors into a searchable, filterable database — and pairs it with free tools, plain-English guides, and a growing library of articles to help international professionals navigate every stage of the process.

We believe that access to accurate immigration information shouldn't be a barrier to talented people building their careers in the UK.

Comprehensive Data

Complete database of all UK employers licensed to sponsor work visas, including Skilled Worker and Temporary Worker routes.

Daily Updates

Our database automatically syncs with the official government register every day, ensuring you always have the latest information.

Trusted Source

All data comes directly from the UK Home Office's official Register of Licensed Sponsors — the authoritative source for sponsorship information.

Everything in One Place

UK Sponsors has grown well beyond a simple sponsor lookup. Here's what you'll find.

Sponsor Search

Search and filter the full register by employer name, visa route, county, and city. Advanced filters help you narrow down thousands of sponsors to the ones that matter.

Free Immigration Tools

Eight interactive tools: salary checker, sponsorship cost calculator, right to work checker, visa route finder, ILR absence tracker, ILR readiness checklist, citizenship checker, and English requirement checker.

Visa Route Guides

Plain-English explanations of the main UK visa routes — who they're for, key requirements, costs, and whether they lead to settlement.

Blog & Articles

In-depth articles on UK immigration topics — from getting a sponsor licence to understanding SOC codes, salary rules, the immigration skills charge, and more.

Immigration Glossary

A searchable reference for UK immigration terminology — definitions for the terms you'll encounter in visa applications and sponsor licence management.

Browse by Location

Dedicated pages for counties and cities across the UK, showing all licensed sponsors in that area so you can focus your job search geographically.

Recently Added Sponsors

Track employers that have just received their sponsor licence. Filter by route and county to spot new opportunities as they appear on the register.

Removed Sponsors

See which employers have had their sponsor licences revoked or removed — useful for due diligence and staying on top of changes to the register.

CSV Data Downloads

Download sponsor data as CSV files for offline analysis, research, or integration into your own workflows.

Our Data Source

UK Sponsors uses data from the official UK Government Register of Licensed Sponsors, published by the Home Office. This register contains all organisations that hold a valid sponsor licence to employ migrant workers.

Who We Help

International Job Seekers

Whether you're looking for your first UK job, switching employers, or exploring options, our database helps you find companies that can sponsor your visa.

  • Find sponsors in your industry and location
  • Spot recently licensed employers early
  • Check salary thresholds with our free tools
  • Read visa route guides in plain English
Employers & HR Teams

Whether you're considering a sponsor licence or already hold one, our tools help you understand costs, obligations, and right to work requirements.

  • Calculate the full cost of sponsorship
  • Run right to work checks interactively
  • Understand salary and SOC code requirements
  • Verify competitor or partner sponsor status
Immigration Professionals

Immigration advisers, HR professionals, and recruiters use our tools to verify sponsor status and carry out quick checks during client consultations.

  • Verify employer sponsor licence status
  • Track sponsor additions and removals
  • Quick-reference salary and fee calculators
  • Download data for research and analysis

Important Notice

UK Sponsors is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the UK Government, Home Office, or any government agency.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, this website is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal or immigration advice.

For official information about UK visa sponsorship, please visit GOV.UK. For personalised immigration advice, consult a regulated immigration adviser.

Get in Touch

Have questions, feedback, or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you.

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