UK visa sponsorship guides
How to find employers that can sponsor you, check their licence, meet the Skilled Worker visa rules and avoid applications that were never going to work.
How to Check If a UK Company Has a Sponsor Licence (2026)
The Home Office publishes a free public register of every licensed UK visa sponsor. Here is how to find it, download it, and search it in under five minutes.
Read the guideHow to Avoid Applying to UK Companies That Cannot Sponsor You
Tired of tailoring applications for employers that cannot sponsor a visa? Learn how to verify a UK sponsor licence in minutes before you apply to any role.
Read the guideUK Companies That Sponsor Work Visas for Graduates in 2026
Which UK companies sponsor work visas for graduates in 2026? Named employers by sector, what they hire for, and how to check each sponsor licence.
Read the guideBest UK Sectors for Visa Sponsorship Jobs in 2026
See which UK sectors sponsor the most Skilled Worker visas, from tech and finance to the NHS and engineering, and where sponsored roles are hardest to find.
Read the guideUK Graduate Schemes That Offer Visa Sponsorship in 2026
Not every UK graduate scheme offers visa sponsorship. Here are the schemes that do, when to apply, and how to check an employer's sponsor licence first.
Read the guideHow to Get a Visa Sponsorship Job in the UK: Step by Step
What UK visa sponsorship means, how to find employers licensed to sponsor, and how to position your application so a sponsored job offer is realistic.
Read the guideSkilled Worker Visa Requirements 2026: What Has Changed
Salary thresholds, English language rules, the points system and occupation list changes explained for anyone applying for a UK Skilled Worker visa.
Read the guideSkilled Worker Visa Salary Threshold 2026: Rates by Role
Full breakdown of the 2026 UK Skilled Worker visa salary threshold by sector and SOC code. Know your going rate before you accept a job offer.
Read the guideSalary Negotiation for Sponsored Roles in the UK: 2026 Guide
Sponsored Skilled Worker roles must meet strict salary thresholds. Here is how to negotiate your pay with confidence and protect your visa eligibility.
Read the guideB2 English Requirement for the UK Skilled Worker Visa 2026
From 8 January 2026, new UK Skilled Worker visa applicants need B2 English. See who is affected, who is exempt and why most UK graduates already qualify.
Read the guideWhat Happens If Your UK Visa Sponsorship Is Withdrawn?
Your sponsor has 60 days to report the end of your sponsorship. Here is what that means, what the Home Office does next, and how to act fast.
Read the guideHow to Choose a UK Career Path When You Need Visa Sponsorship
Is "anything that sponsors" your career plan? Learn how to choose a UK career path that fits your skills and still meets Skilled Worker visa rules.
Read the guideBest UK Job Boards for Visa Sponsorship Jobs (2026)
Honest rankings of the best UK job boards in 2026 for anyone who needs visa sponsorship, comparing sponsor filtering, AI tools and how easy each one is to use.
Read the guideStudent Circus Alternative: Compare UK Sponsored Job Platforms
An honest comparison of Cafy and Student Circus: job boards, AI tools, visa sponsorship checks and application support for anyone who needs a sponsored job.
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Visa sponsorship jobs in the UK
Jobs that can hire and sponsor you. Cafy only lists employers on the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors, so you spend your time on roles you can realistically win.
Check if a UK company can sponsor your visa
Before you spend an evening on an application, check the employer can legally sponsor you. Cafy verifies companies against the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors.