The City of Edinburgh Council

The City of Edinburgh Council sponsorship questions

Does The City of Edinburgh Council sponsor visas?

Yes. The City of Edinburgh Council in Edinburgh holds a UK Home Office sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for the Skilled Worker route.

Can The City of Edinburgh Council sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. The City of Edinburgh Council is licensed for the Skilled Worker route, so it can sponsor an eligible job that meets the salary threshold and skill level for that role.

What is The City of Edinburgh Council's sponsor licence rating?

Worker (A rating). An A rating means the sponsor is fully compliant and can issue Certificates of Sponsorship; a B rating means it is on a Home Office action plan and cannot sponsor new workers until it returns to an A rating.

How long has The City of Edinburgh Council held a sponsor licence?

The City of Edinburgh Council has appeared on the register of licensed sponsors since 7 May 2026. Register history on this page shows any removals or reinstatements since then.

Is The City of Edinburgh Council hiring visa-sponsored roles?

The register shows who is licensed to sponsor, not who is hiring. Check The City of Edinburgh Council's careers page and the job-search links on this page.