Public Health Scotland

Public Health Scotland sponsorship questions

Does Public Health Scotland sponsor visas?

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

Can Public Health Scotland sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. Public Health Scotland 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 Public Health Scotland'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 Public Health Scotland held a sponsor licence?

Public Health Scotland 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 Public Health Scotland hiring visa-sponsored roles?

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