Companies sponsoring visas in Cambridge (2026)
Cambridge has 834 organisations licensed to sponsor UK work visas as of 24 August 2026, including 803 licensed on the Skilled Worker route — according to Tarve’s analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers). 833 hold an A-rating.
| Licensed sponsors in Cambridge | 834 |
| Skilled Worker route | 803 |
| A-rated licence holders | 833 |
| UK-wide licensed sponsors | 127,064 |
Visa routes licensed in Cambridge
| Route | Licensed organisations |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | 803 |
| Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker | 91 |
| Government Authorised Exchange | 25 |
| Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | 19 |
| Charity Worker | 14 |
Cambridge sponsors actively hiring on Tarve
Licensed sponsors in Cambridge with live vacancies listed on Tarve, ordered by number of open roles at the last register sync (24 August 2026).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Specsavers Hearcare Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
| Riverlane Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
| Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | Skilled Worker | A |
| AstraZeneca UK Limited | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust | Skilled Worker | A |
| Cusp AI Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
| Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | Skilled Worker | A |
| Hiverge Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
| Sphere Bio Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
| Bidwells LLP | Skilled Worker | A |
| Darktrace Holdings Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
| Mills & Reeve LLP | Skilled Worker | A |
| Raspberry Pi Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
Cambridge organisations licensed on multiple routes
From the register: organisations in Cambridge holding licences across the most visa routes (a wider licence often indicates a larger sponsoring organisation).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Foundations Trust | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Trinity College | Government Authorised Exchange, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Arm Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker | A |
| AstraZeneca UK Limited | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Babraham Institute | Charity Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker | A |
| Baufritz (UK) Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL | Charity Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Clare College | Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church of England | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Genome Research Limited | Charity Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker | A |
| King's College | Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker | A |
| Lucy Cavendish College | Charity Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker | A |
| St John's College, Cambridge | Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker | A |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY | Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| TWI Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker | A |
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in Cambridge can sponsor a UK visa?
834 organisations based in Cambridge hold a worker sponsor licence as of 24 August 2026, out of 127,064 UK-wide. 803 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge sponsors?
Skilled Worker is the most commonly licensed route in Cambridge, held by 803 organisations. Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker: 91; Government Authorised Exchange: 25.
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: browse live visa-sponsored jobs · 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 24 August 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.