Transport for London: does its tfl graduate scheme sponsor a UK visa?
No. Transport for London does not sponsor its tfl graduate scheme for international students who need a visa. TfL's own graduate scheme explainer page states directly that it is currently unable to provide sponsorship because the Home Office's eligibility criteria for sponsorship will not be met, while noting it keeps this position under review as immigration rules change. All candidates must already hold the right to work in the UK for the entire duration of the scheme.
- Sponsors grads?
- No
- Pay vs threshold
- Below the threshold
- Opportunity
- graduate scheme
- Pay
- Not published on the pages reviewed
- 2027 cycle
- All 2026 graduate roles were shown as closed at time of check, with a register-your-interest option for future roles.
- Confidence
- high
“TfL is currently unable to provide sponsorship to candidates for these roles as the Home Office's eligibility criteria for sponsorship will not be met. TfL keeps its approach under review in line with changes to UK immigration rules.”
Sources
- https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-graduate-scheme-explained
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers
Verdict last checked 2026-08-11.
Common questions
Does Transport for London sponsor visas for its tfl graduate scheme?
No. Transport for London does not sponsor its tfl graduate scheme for international students who need a visa. TfL's own graduate scheme explainer page states directly that it is currently unable to provide sponsorship because the Home Office's eligibility criteria for sponsorship will not be met, while noting it keeps this position under review as immigration rules change. All candidates must already hold the right to work in the UK for the entire duration of the scheme.
Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?
The pay for this scheme sits below the Skilled Worker salary threshold, which is itself a reason sponsorship is not possible.
What is the catch international students miss with Transport for London?
TfL frames this as a live policy it revisits, not a permanent structural fact, so it is worth periodic re-checking rather than treating as fixed forever.
How should I confirm Transport for London's sponsorship before applying?
Read the specific vacancy on Transport for London's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.
Other public sector schemes
- NHSSome tracks
- Civil ServiceNo
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeNo
- GCHQNo
- Teach FirstNo
- Police NowNo
- FrontlineNo
- Unlocked GraduatesNo
- BBCNot published
- Bank of EnglandSome tracks
- Local Government AssociationNo
- HM Revenue and CustomsNo
- Met OfficeSome tracks
- Environment AgencyNo
- Network RailNo
- Nuclear Decommissioning AuthorityNo
- National Crime AgencyNo
- OfgemNo
- Bank of EnglandSome tracks
Before you apply
Scan your CV against UK applicant tracking systems for free, then tailor it to the schemes that can actually sponsor you.
Sponsorship data: Home Office register + job ad wording. Not immigration advice, verify on gov.uk. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.