Shetland Islands Council

Shetland Islands Council sponsorship questions

Does Shetland Islands Council sponsor visas?

Yes. Shetland Islands Council in Shetland holds a UK Home Office sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for the Skilled Worker route.

Can Shetland Islands Council sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. Shetland Islands Council 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 Shetland Islands Council'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 Shetland Islands Council held a sponsor licence?

Shetland Islands Council 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 Shetland Islands Council hiring visa-sponsored roles?

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