UK Sponsor Licence Holders Directory

Browse 140,011 UK companies with active Skilled Worker sponsor licences. Search and filter by industry, city, and company size. Updated from the official UK Home Office register.

What is the UK sponsor licence list?

The UK Home Office publishes a public register of every employer authorised to sponsor a Skilled Worker visa. Wise Route UK turns this register into a searchable, filterable directory of 140,011 active sponsors, with location, industry, sponsorship history, contact info, and community-shared experiences for many of them.

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Frequently asked questions

Which UK companies sponsor work visas?

Over 140,011 UK companies currently hold active Skilled Worker sponsor licences. Wise Route UK lists all of them in one searchable directory.

How do I find a UK company that sponsors visas in my industry?

Use the industry filter on this page to narrow the directory to IT, healthcare, engineering, finance, education, hospitality, construction, retail, or any other sector.

Is the sponsor licence list updated?

Yes — the UK Home Office updates the register regularly and Wise Route UK syncs it. Each company page shows its sponsor licence status as of the last update.

Is Wise Route UK free?

Yes. The full directory, company pages, calculator, journey tracker, and community are free. Only extra AI assistant credits are paid.