UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics & Insights
Data-driven insights derived from the official UK Register of Licensed Sponsors. Explore the top sponsor locations, visa route breakdowns, and licence rating distributions across over 126,000+ active UK companies.
Analytics data is refreshed daily from GOV.UK and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Top 20 UK Sponsor Locations
Cities and towns with the highest number of licensed sponsoring companies.
Visa Route Distribution
Proportion of licensed sponsors across each official Home Office visa route.
Licence Rating Distribution
Breakdown of all active sponsor licences by their Home Office rating (e.g. A-Rated, B-Rated).
Why Location Data Matters
London consistently holds the largest concentration of UK visa sponsors, but cities like Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds represent significant hiring hubs for international professionals seeking Skilled Worker sponsorship.
Understanding Visa Routes
The Skilled Worker route accounts for the vast majority of UK sponsorship licences. The Global Business Mobility route is used for intra-company transfers, while other routes cover niche specialist roles.
A-Rated vs B-Rated
An A-Rating means the company is fully compliant with Home Office sponsor duties. A B-Rating means they are subject to an action plan. Always check a company's current rating before accepting a job offer.