Scottish Government

Scottish Government sponsorship questions

Does Scottish Government sponsor visas?

Yes. Scottish Government in Edinburgh holds a UK Home Office sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for the Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker routes.

Can Scottish Government sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. Scottish Government 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 Scottish Government'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 Scottish Government held a sponsor licence?

Scottish Government 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 Scottish Government hiring visa-sponsored roles?

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