Companies sponsoring visas in Belfast (2026)
Belfast has 530 organisations licensed to sponsor UK work visas as of 15 July 2026, including 473 licensed on the Skilled Worker route — according to Tarve’s analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers). 530 hold an A-rating.
| Licensed sponsors in Belfast | 530 |
| Skilled Worker route | 473 |
| A-rated licence holders | 530 |
| UK-wide licensed sponsors | 126,736 |
Visa routes licensed in Belfast
| Route | Licensed organisations |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | 473 |
| Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker | 35 |
| Charity Worker | 26 |
| Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | 19 |
| Religious Worker | 16 |
Belfast sponsors actively hiring on Tarve
Licensed sponsors in Belfast with live vacancies listed on Tarve, ordered by number of open roles at the last register sync (15 July 2026).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Church in Ireland | Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Allstate Northern Ireland | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Andor Technology | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Mount Charles Group | Skilled Worker | A |
| Praxis Care | Skilled Worker | A |
| Connected Health Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
| Early Years - the organisation for young children | Charity Worker | A |
Belfast organisations licensed on multiple routes
From the register: organisations in Belfast holding licences across the most visa routes (a wider licence often indicates a larger sponsoring organisation).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast School of Theology | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Belfast City Vineyard Church | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Nihon Cyber Defence Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Presbyterian Church in Ireland | Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Queen's University Belfast | Charity Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker | A |
| Servant Trust | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Youth Initiatives | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Age NI | Charity Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| AIB Group (UK) Plc | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Airbus Belfast Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Allstate Northern Ireland | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Andor Technology | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Anomali Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Apriori Technologies UK Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Arts & Disability Forum | Creative Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in Belfast can sponsor a UK visa?
530 organisations based in Belfast hold a worker sponsor licence as of 15 July 2026, out of 126,736 UK-wide. 473 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 Belfast 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 Belfast sponsors?
Skilled Worker is the most commonly licensed route in Belfast, held by 473 organisations. Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker: 35; Charity Worker: 26.
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.
Keep exploring: list of companies that can sponsor a visa in the UK · SOC codes with salary (going rates) · 2026 salary thresholds · all cities & routes
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.