Companies sponsoring visas in London (2026)
London has 36,410 organisations licensed to sponsor UK work visas as of 24 August 2026, including 35,070 licensed on the Skilled Worker route — according to Tarve’s analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers). 36,337 hold an A-rating.
| Licensed sponsors in London | 36,410 |
| Skilled Worker route | 35,070 |
| A-rated licence holders | 36,337 |
| UK-wide licensed sponsors | 127,064 |
Visa routes licensed in London
| Route | Licensed organisations |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | 35,070 |
| Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker | 5,653 |
| Creative Worker | 772 |
| Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | 391 |
| Charity Worker | 306 |
London sponsors actively hiring on Tarve
Licensed sponsors in London with live vacancies listed on Tarve, ordered by number of open roles at the last register sync (24 August 2026).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Uber Eats UK Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| PRIVATE EQUITY INSIGHTS LIMITED | Skilled Worker | A |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED | Skilled Worker | A |
| Adecco UK Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| BAE Systems Plc | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker | A |
| Hays PLC | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| HACKAJOB LTD | Skilled Worker | A |
| Robert Walters PLC | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Teya Services Ltd. | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Airwallex (UK) Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Anthropic Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Databricks UK Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| FUNDING CIRCLE LTD | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Barclays Bank PLC | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Barclays Bank UK PLC | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
London organisations licensed on multiple routes
From the register: organisations in London holding licences across the most visa routes (a wider licence often indicates a larger sponsoring organisation).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha | Charity Worker, Creative Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Hillsong Church London | Charity Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Ahmadiyya Muslim Association United Kingdom | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| All Souls Church | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Apple Europe Limited | Creative Worker, Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Asian Social and Humanitarian Association | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| BAE Systems Plc | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker | A |
| CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH PILGRIMS TABERNACLE | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Church of England Central Services | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| DA' WATUL ISLAM UK & EIRE LIMITED | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Deluxe 142 Limited | Creative Worker, Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| FremantleMedia Group Limited | Creative Worker, Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Hanuman Community Centre Trust | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| International Praise Centre | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in London can sponsor a UK visa?
36,410 organisations based in London hold a worker sponsor licence as of 24 August 2026, out of 127,064 UK-wide. 35,070 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 London 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 London sponsors?
Skilled Worker is the most commonly licensed route in London, held by 35,070 organisations. Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker: 5,653; Creative Worker: 772.
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.