Dumfries and Galloway Council

Dumfries and Galloway Council sponsorship questions

Does Dumfries and Galloway Council sponsor visas?

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

Can Dumfries and Galloway Council sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway Council held a sponsor licence?

Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway Council hiring visa-sponsored roles?

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