Northern Ireland Civil Service

Northern Ireland Civil Service sponsorship questions

Does Northern Ireland Civil Service sponsor visas?

Yes. Northern Ireland Civil Service in Belfast holds a UK Home Office sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for the Skilled Worker route.

Can Northern Ireland Civil Service sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. Northern Ireland Civil Service 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 Northern Ireland Civil Service'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 Northern Ireland Civil Service held a sponsor licence?

Northern Ireland Civil Service 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 Northern Ireland Civil Service hiring visa-sponsored roles?

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