Rio Tinto plc

Rio Tinto plc sponsorship questions

Does Rio Tinto plc sponsor visas?

Yes. Rio Tinto plc in London holds a UK Home Office sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for the Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker route.

Can Rio Tinto plc sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Rio Tinto plc is licensed for Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, not the Skilled Worker route. It cannot sponsor a Skilled Worker visa unless it adds that route to its licence.

What is Rio Tinto plc'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 Rio Tinto plc held a sponsor licence?

Rio Tinto plc 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 Rio Tinto plc hiring visa-sponsored roles?

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