UK visa route

Scale-up visa sponsors

92 employers are licensed to sponsor Scale-up visas, according to the Home Office register updated 2 October 2026. 92 of them are A-rated. Scale-up is for skilled roles at fast-growing UK businesses. After the first six months you can change employer without a new sponsor.

Current Scale-up rules on GOV.UK →

A-rated Scale-up sponsors

Search all 92 Scale-up sponsors →

Scale-up sponsors by place

Scale-up visa sponsorship: common questions

How many employers can sponsor Scale-up visas?
92 licensed employers, 92 of them A-rated.
How do I find a Scale-up visa sponsor?
Search the register of licensed sponsors on Horus by town or company name, filtered to the Scale-up route, then check each employer's job ads for roles that offer sponsorship.
What is the Scale-up visa?
The Scale-up visa is for skilled roles at fast-growing UK businesses. After the first six months you can change employer without a new sponsor. Check the current rules on GOV.UK before applying.

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