Licensed visa sponsors in Edinburgh
1,174 employers with a Edinburgh address hold a UK sponsor licence, so they are permitted to sponsor overseas workers. Every licence below is taken from the Home Office register, re-read from GOV.UK each day.
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- Licensed sponsors
- 1,174
- Currently on the Home Office register
- Added (90 days)
- 26
- New licences seen since
- Removed (90 days)
- 15
- Licences that left the register
- Live sponsored jobs
- 329
- 33 employers hiring now
Advertised salaries at these sponsors run from £11,190 to £90,000, with a median of £35,827. Taken from live listings matched to licence holders, so it reflects what is being advertised rather than what sponsored workers are paid.
Sponsors hiring now
- Stellar Restaurants Ltd T/A McDonald'sEdinburgh · Hospitality & Food Service77
- CrossReachEdinburgh · Technology & Software59
- University of EdinburghEdinburgh · Education44
- Cport Ltd T/A Black Sheep CoffeeEdinburgh · Hospitality & Food Service23
- Clearwater Analytics, Ltd.Edinburgh · Financial Services14
- NatWest Group PLCEdinburgh · Professional Services14
- Apex Hotels LimitedEdinburgh · Hospitality & Food Service13
- Capability ScotlandEdinburgh · Education10
- Heriot-Watt UniversityEDINBURGH · Education10
- Aberdeen Group PlcEdinburgh · Financial Services6
All 1,174 licensed sponsors in Edinburgh
- Spice-Er-Anando Ltd T/A PatakaHospitality & Food Service · Skilled Worker · on register since 2022
- SREE LAKSHMI NARASIMHA ENTERPRISES LIMITED T/as NAVARASA INDIAN STREET KITCHENHospitality & Food Service · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- SSA Retail Group Ltd.Retail & E-commerce · Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- STMicroelectronics LtdManufacturing & Industrial · Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Sabret LtdRetail & E-commerce · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- SacroHealthcare · on register since 2026
- Safe Truck ltdTravel, Transport & Mobility · Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Salerno Ltd t/a Salerno PizzaHospitality & Food Service · Skilled Worker · on register since 2021
- Saltire Technology Events LimitedTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Sam Computer Solutions LimitedTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Sams HairstylistOther · Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Scene Connect Ltd.Energy, Utilities & Sustainability · Skilled Worker · on register since 2017
- Scot Denture Clinic LtdHealthcare · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Scotia World LimitedEducation · Skilled Worker · on register since 2022
- Scotland's Rural CollegeEducation · Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Scottish Association of Citizens Advice BureauxPublic Sector & Non-Profit · Skilled Worker · on register since 2020
- Scottish Chamber OrchestraMedia, Marketing & Creative · Creative Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Scottish Funding CouncilPublic Sector & Non-Profit · on register since 2026
- Scottish GovernmentPublic Sector & Non-Profit · Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker · on register since 20251 jobs
- Scottish Legal Complaints CommissionPublic Sector & Non-Profit · on register since 2026
- Scottish MediationEducation · Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Scottish Rugby Union LimitedHospitality & Food Service · International Sportsperson, Skilled Worker · on register since 2021
- Scottish Squash LimitedHospitality & Food Service · International Sportsperson · on register since 2023
- Scottish Target ShootingEducation · International Sportsperson · on register since 2020
- Scottish VolleyballPublic Sector & Non-Profit · International Sportsperson · on register since 2022
- Scottish Wildlife TrustMedia, Marketing & Creative · Charity Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Scottish Woodlands LtdOther · Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Scotts NewsagentsHospitality & Food Service · Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- SeagardTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2022
- Sean Murphy Dental CareHealthcare · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- SeeByte LtdTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 20211 jobs
- Seven Hills Practice LimitedHealthcare · Skilled Worker · on register since 2022
- Shakti Women's AidHealthcare · Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Shandwick Edinburgh Ltd T/A Royal Durbar Indian DiningHospitality & Food Service · Skilled Worker · on register since 2026
- Shandwick Place Visionplus Ltd t/a SpecsaversRetail & E-commerce · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Sharktower AI LtdTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2020
- Shed Collective LtdTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Shepherd & Wedderburn LLPProfessional Services · Skilled Worker · on register since 2018
- Sheriff Motors Edin LtdTravel, Transport & Mobility · on register since 2026
- Shinwari Retail Ltd t/a ShinwariHospitality & Food Service · Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Shona Dewar Physiotherapy LtdHealthcare · Skilled Worker · on register since 2022
- Shore Design Consultancy LtdMedia, Marketing & Creative · Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Shortbread House of Edinburgh LtdManufacturing & Industrial · Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Sierra Highlands LimitedHospitality & Food Service · on register since 2026
- Simarjitltd LtdRetail & E-commerce · Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Simple Solution Services LimitedFinancial Services · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Sitekit Systems LimitedTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2020
- Skyscanner LimitedTechnology & Software · Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 20132 jobs
- Sleigh Tours Scotland LtdTravel, Transport & Mobility · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Smplicare Ltd.Technology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2022
- SnapDragon Monitoring Ltd.Technology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Sneaky Pete's LimitedHospitality & Food Service · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Social Care AlbaHealthcare · Skilled Worker · on register since 20211 jobs
- Society Restaurant LimitedRetail & E-commerce · Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Sociovestix Labs LtdTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Sofant Technologies LtdTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2014
- Softme LimitedTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Softnergy LimitedTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Solid Form Solutions LimitedProfessional Services · Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2022
- Soul Water SaunaHealthcare · on register since 2026
- Space IntelligenceProfessional Services · Skilled Worker · on register since 2022
- Spectinga LtdTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Speech Graphics LtdTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2021
- Spice (Edin) LtdHospitality & Food Service · Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Spice Lounge (Scotland) t/a Spice Lounge KitchenHospitality & Food Service · Skilled Worker · on register since 2022
- Spice Supermarket LimitedTravel, Transport & Mobility · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Spicy Bites LimitedHospitality & Food Service · Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- SportsPro LimitedRetail & E-commerce · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Springfield Properties (Scotland) LTDProperty & Construction · Skilled Worker · on register since 2021
- St George's EdinburghEducation · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- St Margarets Nursery LimitedHealthcare · Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- St Peter Edinburgh LimitedHospitality & Food Service · Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Standard Focus LtdTravel, Transport & Mobility · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Start Bright Nursery LimitedHealthcare · Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Stellar Restaurants Ltd T/A McDonald'sHospitality & Food Service · Skilled Worker · on register since 202377 jobs
- Stewart's Melville Cricket ClubHospitality & Food Service · International Sportsperson · on register since 2018
- Stockbridge Pet Supplies LimitedRetail & E-commerce · Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Stoo Limited/ Paz TaqueriaHospitality & Food Service · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- StorTera ltdProfessional Services · Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Storey & Co LtdMedia, Marketing & Creative · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Storm ID LtdTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2015
- Storm Ideas LtdTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2016
- Storyteller Software LtdTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Strathberry LimitedRetail & E-commerce · Skilled Worker · on register since 2017
- Strathedin Properties LimitedProperty & Construction · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Student Partnerships in Quality Scotland SCIOPublic Sector & Non-Profit · Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- StudentLighthouse Accommodation Options LtdHospitality & Food Service · Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Sumdog LtdTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Summerhall Distillery LtdManufacturing & Industrial · Skilled Worker · on register since 2022
- Super Mums LtdProfessional Services · Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Super Power AgencyPublic Sector & Non-Profit · Skilled Worker · on register since 2018
- Surgeons Quarter LimitedHospitality & Food Service · Skilled Worker · on register since 2022
- Sutton Care Solutions LimitedHealthcare · Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- T A Scotland LimitedTravel, Transport & Mobility · Skilled Worker · on register since 2026
- TAC Holding LtdFinancial Services · Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Technista LtdTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Techspace 360 LimitedTechnology & Software · Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- THANH QUANG LTD trading as Vietnam House RestaurantHospitality & Food Service · Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- THAVAKKAL EMPORIUM LIMITED T/A Chickking EdinburghHospitality & Food Service · on register since 2026
- The Beauty Of Edinburgh LtdRetail & E-commerce · Skilled Worker · on register since 2022
Recent register changes
Recently added
- The Capital City Partnership Ltd4 Sept 2026
- Rambos Convenience Store Ltd1 Sept 2026
- Fone Fix (North) Ltd1 Sept 2026
- Edinburgh Korean Grace Church28 Aug 2026
- T A Scotland Limited27 Aug 2026
- voestalpine Turnout Technology UK Limited25 Aug 2026
- Embassy of The Word of God14 Aug 2026
- Eidyn Medical Ltd30 Jul 2026
Recently removed
- Omilan Productions Limited4 Sept 2026
- 4rmtech Consult Limited3 Sept 2026
- Amaris Care Ltd1 Sept 2026
- DNA Aesthetics Limited1 Sept 2026
- Desi Sabzi Ltd12 Aug 2026
- Thorburn Manor Limited31 Jul 2026
- B&g S Landa Limited24 Jul 2026
- British Property Federation15 Jul 2026
Common questions
- How many licensed visa sponsors are there in Edinburgh?
- 1,174 organisations with a Edinburgh address currently hold a UK sponsor licence, according to the latest edition of the Home Office register.
- Which employers in Edinburgh can sponsor Skilled Worker visas?
- 1,048 of the 1,174 licensed sponsors in Edinburgh hold a licence covering the Skilled Worker route. Every one of them is listed on this page with its licence status and routes.
- Are any Edinburgh sponsors hiring right now?
- We are tracking 329 live vacancies advertised by licensed sponsors in Edinburgh. A vacancy at a licensed employer is not automatically open to sponsorship — check the advert or ask the employer.
- Has this list changed recently?
- In the last 90 days 26 sponsors were added and 15 were removed. The register is re-read from GOV.UK every day, and each change is recorded with the date it was observed.
Industries hiring in Edinburgh
- Hospitality & Food Service219
- Retail & E-commerce147
- Healthcare145
- Technology & Software142
- Public Sector & Non-Profit86
- Professional Services86
- Property & Construction61
- Media, Marketing & Creative61
- Financial Services51
- Manufacturing & Industrial47
- Travel, Transport & Mobility39
- Education37
- Energy, Utilities & Sustainability33
- Other20
Visa routes sponsored in Edinburgh
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Source: UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors, re-read daily, plus Companies House. How this data is produced.