Met Office: UK visa sponsorship
Yes, Met Office holds a UK Home Office sponsor licence.
It appears on the official register of licensed sponsors, registered in Exeter. 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
- Exeter
- Visa routes
- International Agreement, Skilled Worker
- Licence rating
- Temporary Worker (A rating), Worker (A rating)
- County
- Devon
Checked against the Home Office register on 18 August 2026, refreshed daily.
Met Office sponsorship: common questions
Does Met Office sponsor UK work visas?
Yes. Met Office 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 Met Office registered as a sponsor?
On the register, Met Office is listed in Exeter. Employers can sponsor staff working anywhere they operate, not only at the registered address.
Which visa routes can Met Office sponsor?
Met Office is licensed for: International Agreement, Skilled Worker. Each route has its own eligibility and salary rules set by the Home Office.
How do I check Met Office's sponsor licence myself?
Search for "Met Office" 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.