Companies sponsoring visas in Oxford (2026)
Oxford has 618 organisations licensed to sponsor UK work visas as of 15 July 2026, including 590 licensed on the Skilled Worker route — according to Tarve’s analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers). 618 hold an A-rating.
| Licensed sponsors in Oxford | 618 |
| Skilled Worker route | 590 |
| A-rated licence holders | 618 |
| UK-wide licensed sponsors | 126,736 |
Visa routes licensed in Oxford
| Route | Licensed organisations |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | 590 |
| Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker | 47 |
| Charity Worker | 22 |
| Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | 20 |
| Religious Worker | 17 |
Oxford sponsors actively hiring on Tarve
Licensed sponsors in Oxford with live vacancies listed on Tarve, ordered by number of open roles at the last register sync (15 July 2026).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Cowley Specsavers Hearcare Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
| Oxford Specsavers Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
| Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust | Skilled Worker | A |
| Archangel Lightworks Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
| Waymo UK Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Oxfordshire County Council | Skilled Worker | A |
| Hedena Health | Skilled Worker | A |
| OrganOx Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Seloxium Limited | Skilled Worker | A |
Oxford organisations licensed on multiple routes
From the register: organisations in Oxford holding licences across the most visa routes (a wider licence often indicates a larger sponsoring organisation).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| OCCA House Ltd | Charity Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Friends International Ministries | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| ACNielsen Company Limited | Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| CARMELITE PRIORY - OXFORD (The Friends of Whitefriars Oxford Trust) | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| De La Salle Great Britain CIO | Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Hope Vineyard Church Oxford | Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| St Aldate's Church | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| St Ebbe's Church | Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Stichting Oxfam International | Charity Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| The English Province of the Order of Preachers | Religious Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship | Charity Worker, Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Accu Technology UK Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Actagon Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| AFRY Management Consulting Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Alliance Francaise d'Oxford | Charity Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in Oxford can sponsor a UK visa?
618 organisations based in Oxford hold a worker sponsor licence as of 15 July 2026, out of 126,736 UK-wide. 590 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 Oxford 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 Oxford sponsors?
Skilled Worker is the most commonly licensed route in Oxford, held by 590 organisations. Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker: 47; Charity Worker: 22.
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.