Companies sponsoring visas in Leicester (2026)
Leicester has 1,414 organisations licensed to sponsor UK work visas as of 15 July 2026, including 1,368 licensed on the Skilled Worker route — according to Tarve’s analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers). 1,412 hold an A-rating.
| Licensed sponsors in Leicester | 1,414 |
| Skilled Worker route | 1,368 |
| A-rated licence holders | 1,412 |
| UK-wide licensed sponsors | 126,736 |
Visa routes licensed in Leicester
| Route | Licensed organisations |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | 1,368 |
| Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | 27 |
| Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker | 24 |
| Religious Worker | 21 |
| Creative Worker | 20 |
Leicester sponsors actively hiring on Tarve
Licensed sponsors in Leicester with live vacancies listed on Tarve, ordered by number of open roles at the last register sync (15 July 2026).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester Visionplus Limited t/a Specsavers | Skilled Worker | A |
| University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust | Skilled Worker | A |
| Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust | Skilled Worker | A |
| Stonewater Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
| Mosaic 1898 | Skilled Worker | A |
| PRP UK Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
| TeamWork Partnership Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
Leicester organisations licensed on multiple routes
From the register: organisations in Leicester holding licences across the most visa routes (a wider licence often indicates a larger sponsoring organisation).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Baitul Mukarram Mosque Trust | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara | International Sportsperson, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| THE CHURCH OF SIGNS AND WONDERS (UK) LTD | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Caterpillar UK Holdings Limited | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Leicester City FC | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, International Sportsperson, Skilled Worker | A |
| Shri Guru Ravidass Temple and Community Centre | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| 4 SEASONS CATERING SERVICES LTD | Creative Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Al Qalam Education Centre | Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Ametek European Holdings Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Ascentco Catering and Event Management Services Ltd T/A The Shahi | Creative Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| AST SpaceMobile UK Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Avnikh Ltd T/A Owl & Pussycat | Creative Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Delifrance UK Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| De Montfort University | Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker | A |
| Diocese of Leicester | Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in Leicester can sponsor a UK visa?
1,414 organisations based in Leicester hold a worker sponsor licence as of 15 July 2026, out of 126,736 UK-wide. 1,368 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 Leicester 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 Leicester sponsors?
Skilled Worker is the most commonly licensed route in Leicester, held by 1,368 organisations. Tier 2 Ministers of Religion: 27; Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker: 24.
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.