Companies sponsoring visas in London (2026)
London has 36,278 organisations licensed to sponsor UK work visas as of 15 July 2026, including 34,945 licensed on the Skilled Worker route — according to Tarve’s analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers). 36,207 hold an A-rating.
| Licensed sponsors in London | 36,278 |
| Skilled Worker route | 34,945 |
| A-rated licence holders | 36,207 |
| UK-wide licensed sponsors | 126,736 |
Visa routes licensed in London
| Route | Licensed organisations |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | 34,945 |
| Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker | 5,643 |
| Creative Worker | 773 |
| Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | 387 |
| Charity Worker | 304 |
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 (15 July 2026).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Uber Eats UK Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Adecco UK Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED | Skilled Worker | A |
| eFinancialCareers Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
| Bishopsgate Specsavers Hearcare Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
| Brixton Visionplus Limited t/a Specsavers | Skilled Worker | A |
| Camden Town Specsavers Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
| Dalston Cross Specsavers Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
| Ealing Specsavers Hearcare Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
| East Ham Visionplus Ltd t/a Specsavers | Skilled Worker | A |
| Hays PLC | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Kensington Cromwell Road Specsavers | Skilled Worker | A |
| Specsavers Kilburn Hearcare Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
| Tooting Visionplus Limited t/a Specsavers | Skilled Worker | A |
| Walworth Road Specsavers Hearcare Ltd | 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?
36,278 organisations based in London hold a worker sponsor licence as of 15 July 2026, out of 126,736 UK-wide. 34,945 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 34,945 organisations. Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker: 5,643; Creative Worker: 773.
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.