Licensed sponsor · Hastings
Hastings Borough Council - UK visa sponsorship licence
Home Office register checked: 23 October 2026
Yes - Hastings Borough Council holds a UK sponsor licence. It is listed in Hastings with an A rating on the route Skilled Worker, added to the register between 2 October 2026 and 5 October 2026, according to the Home Office register checked on 23 October 2026.
A ratingSkilled Worker
Licence details
| Licence type | Route | Rating | What the route is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worker | Skilled Worker | A rating | the main route for sponsored employment; leads to settlement after five years |
What a Skilled Worker licence means for you
Hastings Borough Council can sponsor a Skilled Worker visa, but only for a role that meets the rules at the time: the job must be at RQF level 6 (graduate level) or on the Temporary Shortage List, and pay at least the general threshold of £41,700 or the occupation's going rate, whichever is higher (rules from 22 July 2025). The employer decides whether to sponsor; a licence is the permission, not the promise.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hastings Borough Council a licensed sponsor?
Yes. As of 23 October 2026 it appears on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors with an A rating.
Does that mean Hastings Borough Council will sponsor my visa?
No. A licence allows an employer to sponsor; whether they do depends on the role, the salary and their own policy. Check whether the vacancy says sponsorship is available, or ask before applying.
Which visas can Hastings Borough Council sponsor?
Skilled Worker. The Skilled Worker route is the one most applicants use.
Other licensed sponsors in Hastings
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Find sponsored jobs
UK Visa Jobs lists vacancies from licensed sponsors that state visa sponsorship is available, updated daily.
Browse sponsored jobsAbout this data. Sponsor details come from the UK Home Office Register of licensed sponsors: workers, published on GOV.UK and checked daily by UK Visa Jobs. A licence means an employer may sponsor a visa; it does not mean they are hiring, or that any given job qualifies. Job counts are from the UK Visa Jobs board.
This page is information, not immigration advice. Salary thresholds and rules change; confirm the current position on GOV.UK before applying.