Companies sponsoring visas in Norwich (2026)
Norwich has 403 organisations licensed to sponsor UK work visas as of 15 July 2026, including 386 licensed on the Skilled Worker route — according to Tarve’s analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers). 402 hold an A-rating.
| Licensed sponsors in Norwich | 403 |
| Skilled Worker route | 386 |
| A-rated licence holders | 402 |
| UK-wide licensed sponsors | 126,736 |
Visa routes licensed in Norwich
| Route | Licensed organisations |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | 386 |
| Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker | 16 |
| International Sportsperson | 7 |
| Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | 5 |
| Government Authorised Exchange | 5 |
Norwich sponsors actively hiring on Tarve
Licensed sponsors in Norwich with live vacancies listed on Tarve, ordered by number of open roles at the last register sync (15 July 2026).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Pound Lane Specsavers | Skilled Worker | A |
| Norwich Visionplus Limited TA Specsavers Opticians Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
| Cadeler UK Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
| Prospect Medical Practice | Skilled Worker | A |
| University of East Anglia | Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker | A |
| Birchwood Medical Practice | Skilled Worker | A |
| Drayton Medical Practice | Skilled Worker | A |
| East Anglian Air Ambulance | Skilled Worker | A |
| Norfolk County Council | Skilled Worker | A |
| Thorpewood Medical Group | Skilled Worker | A |
| Woodcock Road Surgery | Skilled Worker | A |
Norwich organisations licensed on multiple routes
From the register: organisations in Norwich holding licences across the most visa routes (a wider licence often indicates a larger sponsoring organisation).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| KLM UK Engineering Limited | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Soul Church Ltd | Charity Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| WAT ARUN NORFOLK UK | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Acteon Group Operations (UK) Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| ATB Group UK Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Diocese of East Anglia | Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Earlham Institute | Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker | A |
| Fluke (UK) Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Gelion PLC | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| George Sexton Associates UK Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Glassbox Digital UK Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| GREENVOLT ENERGIAS RENOVAVEIS HOLDCO LIMITED | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Larking Gowen LLP | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| NerdWallet Ltd. | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| NES Holdings (UK) Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in Norwich can sponsor a UK visa?
403 organisations based in Norwich hold a worker sponsor licence as of 15 July 2026, out of 126,736 UK-wide. 386 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 Norwich 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 Norwich sponsors?
Skilled Worker is the most commonly licensed route in Norwich, held by 386 organisations. Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker: 16; International Sportsperson: 7.
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.