Aberdeenshire Council

Aberdeenshire Council sponsorship questions

Does Aberdeenshire Council sponsor visas?

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

Can Aberdeenshire Council sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. Aberdeenshire 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 Aberdeenshire 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 Aberdeenshire Council held a sponsor licence?

Aberdeenshire 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 Aberdeenshire Council hiring visa-sponsored roles?

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