Met Office

Met Office sponsorship questions

Does Met Office sponsor visas?

Yes. Met Office in Exeter holds a UK Home Office sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for the International Agreement, Skilled Worker routes.

Can Met Office sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. Met Office 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 Met Office's sponsor licence rating?

Temporary 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 Met Office held a sponsor licence?

Met Office 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 Met Office hiring visa-sponsored roles?

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