Top UK Companies Offering Visa Sponsorship Jobs In 2026
Do you want to find a career-defining job in London, Manchester or Edinburgh in 2017? The process of going through the UK post-Brexit immigration system is intimidating, but the key is to find the right employers.
In the coming 2026, international talent is also in high demand, especially in industries that have a severe shortage of skills. In an effort to assist you with your job search, I have created a full-fledged list of the best industries in the United Kingdom, and individual companies that have A-rated Sponsor Licenses. These organizations are willing to offer the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) that is necessary to apply to the Skilled Worker Visa and the Health and Care Worker Visa.
Elite Tech and Finance Sponsors Tier-1.
These Big Tech and national banking companies have automated their sponsorship processes and have special immigration law practices that will help you with your relocation.
- Technology Giants: Google UK, Amazon (AWS), Microsoft, Meta (London Hub) and Apple.
- Banking/ Fintech: Revolut, Monzo, Barclays, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Your search Strategic Keywords: Global Graduate Programme, Tech Relocation Package, Visa Endorsement Tech.
The Global Consultancy Firms / The Big Four
As an auditor, consultant or analyst, these companies offer the most extensive sponsors in the UK, with hundreds of foreign professionals commonly employed every year.
- The four giants are Deloitte, PwC (PriceWaterhouseCoopers), EY (Ernst and Young), and KPMG.
- International Leader: Accenture and Capgemini.
- The Wordplay that you will use to search: Skilled Worker Sponsorship 2026, Advisory Roles with Visa Support, and ACA/ACCA Training Contract Sponsor.
Engineering, Manufacturing and Energy
As the UK actively pursues its Net Zero and sustainable infrastructure, a large number of engineering companies are seeking foreign talent.
- Aerospace and Defense: Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems.
- Automotive: Jaguar Land Rover.
- Energy: BP and Shell.
- Infrastructure Arup and Mott MacDonald.
Healthcare & Pharmacy Giants
NHS is still the only biggest sponsor in the country. Nevertheless, there are competitive sponsorship packages that are very well-compensated by the private healthcare and pharmaceutical giants.
- Public Sector: NHS England (National Health Service).
- Privatized Providers: Bupa, HCA Healthcare UK, and Care UK.
- Drugs: AstraZeneca, GSK (GlaxoSmithKline) and Pfizer UK.
Key Retail and Logistics Sponsors
The jobs that are often sponsored by these companies are in the field of supply chain management, advanced data science, and corporate operations.
- Firms: Tesco (Corporate and Tech), Unilever, Ocado Group, DHL UK, and Procter and Gamble (P&G).
How to Check in an A-Rated Sponsor in 2026
It is always essential to verify the status of a company before applying. The Home Office renews the Register of Licensed Sponsors on a daily basis in 2026.
- Search the Register: GOV.UK provides an official CSV list of the Register.
- Check the Rating: Find A-rating. This will enable the company to certify your maintenance, i.e. you will not have to demonstrate personal savings in your bank account to apply to the visa.
- Establish the Route: make sure that they are licensed to the worker route (Skilled Worker).
Interactive Tip: The 2026 Salary Threshold
The typical salary rate required to qualify as a Skilled Worker visa applicant is usually £38,700, but positions listed on the Immigration Salary List (ISL) or as a New Entrant (graduate) can be below this amount. The Going rate of a particular job code is always a point to be verified before signing a contract.
FAQs
Are these companies covering my visa expenses?
Most of the Tier-1 companies and the Big Four do provide relocation packages which pay the visa fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), which however changes depending on seniority and position.
Will I have a job as a fresh graduate in 2026 because of the sponsorship?
Yes. Some companies such as PwC and Google have so-called Graduate Schemes that are targeted towards international students and capitalise on the ‘New Entrant’ reduced salary rate.
Is there any restriction on the number of people that can be sponsored by a company?
Although companies are required to apply to the Home Office seeking an apportionment of CoS, it now has no nationwide cap on the amount of Skilled Worker visas issued.
What is the city in the UK with the highest number of sponsorship jobs?
The centre of attention is still London, however, in 2026, it witnessed a gigantic increase in sponsorship in tech and engineering in Manchester, Birmingham, and Bristol.
Is it possible to transfer a Graduate Visa to a Skilled Worker Visa in these companies?
Absolutely. Actually, majority of these companies would rather recruit an individual that is already in the UK under a Graduate Visa because they can get in to a trial period before they can commit to the costs of sponsoring them.
Final Thought
In 2026 to get a job in the UK is to work smarter rather than to work harder. Concentrating on the A-rated sponsors such as the above ones, you also avoid the risk of having to guess whether a company will sponsor you or not and jump to the next stage of making it clear why they will. Make your CV UK friendly, bring out your niche skills and begin applying today.
Disclaimer
The information about the job is disseminated due to informational and educational purposes. Before applying, please do check out information in the official employer or government site.