Visa-sponsoring employers in Lerwick
30 employers in Lerwick hold a Skilled Worker licence (register, 5 October 2026). Here's what that means for your search.
Home Office register,
The short answer
30
Skilled Worker licences in Lerwick
Home Office register, 5 October 2026
Lerwick has the 430th highest count of the 493 towns with a page on Visavi. 30 of those licences carry an A rating, and none carries a B rating.
Counted by the register's own town column, Lerwick's Skilled Worker licences are under 0.1% of the 123,132 Skilled Worker licences on the register.
By registered name, 2 have "restaurant", "kitchen", "cafe" or "food" in their name; 2 have "construction", "building" or "engineering" in their name; and 1 is an NHS body (with "NHS" in its name).
| Licence route | Count |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | 30 |
| Rating | Licences |
|---|---|
| A rating | 30 |
| B rating | 0 |
A rating includes the A (Premium) and A (SME+) labels. A B rating generally means the employer cannot sponsor new workers until it is back to an A rating.
Questions people ask
How many companies in Lerwick sponsor visas?
On 5 October 2026, the Home Office register listed 30 Skilled Worker licences in Lerwick, one for each organisation and town, and 30 organisations there held a sponsor licence of some kind.
Are the visa sponsors in Lerwick A-rated?
All 30 Skilled Worker licences in Lerwick carry an A rating, and none carries a B rating (register, 5 October 2026). A B rating generally means the employer cannot sponsor new workers until it is back to an A rating.
How can I check if a company in Lerwick can sponsor a visa?
Search its name in the Visavi sponsor check, which reads the same Home Office register. A licence means they can sponsor. It is not a promise that they will.
What this means for your search in Lerwick
- Check the licence first. An employer needs a licence to sponsor a Skilled Worker visa. Use the sponsor check. The register changes often and lists legal names, which can differ from a brand name. Check the latest register on gov.uk before you rule an employer out.
- Read the advert's sponsorship line. "Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK" is a no, even from a licensed employer.
- Check the salary. Usually the higher of £41,700 and the going rate. For new entrants, the higher of £33,400 and 70% of the going rate. See salary thresholds and going rates.
- After an offer, ask about the Certificate of Sponsorship. See what to ask.
Full routine: How to find a job that sponsors your visa in the UK. Rules change: always check gov.uk.