VisitScotland

VisitScotland sponsorship questions

Does VisitScotland sponsor visas?

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

Can VisitScotland sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. VisitScotland 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 VisitScotland'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 VisitScotland held a sponsor licence?

VisitScotland 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 VisitScotland hiring visa-sponsored roles?

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