Department for Business & Trade: UK visa sponsorship
Yes, Department for Business & Trade holds a UK Home Office sponsor licence.
It appears on the official register of licensed sponsors, registered in London. A licence means the employer can sponsor eligible roles, it does not mean every job it advertises comes with sponsorship. Always confirm for the specific role, and verify on gov.uk.
- Licence status
- Listed on register
- Registered town
- London
- Visa routes
- Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker
- Licence rating
- Temporary Worker (A rating), Worker (A rating)
Checked against the Home Office register on 24 September 2026, refreshed daily.
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Department for Business & Trade sponsorship: common questions
Does Department for Business & Trade sponsor UK work visas?
Yes. Department for Business & Trade appears on the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors, which means it is licensed to sponsor workers on the Skilled Worker route. Holding a licence means the employer can sponsor eligible roles; it does not guarantee that any specific job comes with sponsorship, so always confirm for the role you are applying to.
Where is Department for Business & Trade registered as a sponsor?
On the register, Department for Business & Trade is listed in London. Employers can sponsor staff working anywhere they operate, not only at the registered address.
Which visa routes can Department for Business & Trade sponsor?
Department for Business & Trade is licensed for: Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker. Each route has its own eligibility and salary rules set by the Home Office.
How do I check Department for Business & Trade's sponsor licence myself?
Search for "Department for Business & Trade" in the official register of licensed sponsors on gov.uk. The register is the authoritative source and is updated regularly, including when a licence is added, suspended or revoked.
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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.