Companies sponsoring visas in Aberdeen (2026)
Aberdeen has 492 organisations licensed to sponsor UK work visas as of 15 July 2026, including 475 licensed on the Skilled Worker route — according to Tarve’s analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers). 492 hold an A-rating.
| Licensed sponsors in Aberdeen | 492 |
| Skilled Worker route | 475 |
| A-rated licence holders | 492 |
| UK-wide licensed sponsors | 126,736 |
Visa routes licensed in Aberdeen
| Route | Licensed organisations |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | 475 |
| Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker | 87 |
| Charity Worker | 12 |
| Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | 9 |
| Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee | 8 |
Aberdeen sponsors actively hiring on Tarve
Licensed sponsors in Aberdeen with live vacancies listed on Tarve, ordered by number of open roles at the last register sync (15 July 2026).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Visionplus Limited T/A Specsavers Opticians | Skilled Worker | A |
| Aberdeenshire Council | Skilled Worker | A |
| Aberdeen City Council | Skilled Worker | A |
Aberdeen organisations licensed on multiple routes
From the register: organisations in Aberdeen holding licences across the most visa routes (a wider licence often indicates a larger sponsoring organisation).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jesus House Torry, Aberdeen | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Aker Solutions Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Boskalis Subsea Services Limited | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| EthosEnergy GBR Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Expro North Sea Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Fountain of Love, RCCG | Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| National Oilwell Varco UK Limited | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Aberdeen | Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Technip UK Limited | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Weatherford UK Limited | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Wood Group UK Limited | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| 80:20 Procurement Services Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Aberdeen Cyrenians Limited | Charity Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Aberdeen Football Club | International Sportsperson, Skilled Worker | A |
| Aberdeen Multicultural Centre SCIO | Charity Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in Aberdeen can sponsor a UK visa?
492 organisations based in Aberdeen hold a worker sponsor licence as of 15 July 2026, out of 126,736 UK-wide. 475 of them are licensed on the Skilled Worker route. Source: Tarve analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors.
How do I check if a Aberdeen employer is a licensed sponsor?
Search the official gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers), or use Tarve — every job on Tarve is matched against the register automatically, and the Tarve Chrome extension checks any job page you visit as you browse.
Which visa route is most common among Aberdeen sponsors?
Skilled Worker is the most commonly licensed route in Aberdeen, held by 475 organisations. Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker: 87; Charity Worker: 12.
Does being on the sponsor register mean a company is hiring visa candidates?
No. A licence means the organisation is approved to sponsor eligible roles — it does not mean it currently has vacancies or will sponsor any particular role. Check live vacancies and the salary rules for the specific occupation before applying.
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Source & verification
Counts and organisation details are derived mechanically from the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers), last synced 15 July 2026. The register changes frequently — an organisation’s status can change at any time. Tarve is an independent information service, not a regulated immigration adviser; always confirm the current register entry on gov.uk.