UK Work Visa Statistics
Entry clearance outcomes for work-related visa routes. Latest data: 2025 Q4.
Visas Granted
38,007
Refused
5,428
Approval Rate
87.5%
By Visa Route
2025 Q4 outcomes compared to 2024 Q4.
84%
75%
96%
97%
99%
98%
99%
61%
98%
100%
49%
96%
73%
96%
100%
91%
80%
100%
Skilled Worker
Granted
13,795
Health and Care Worker
Granted
7,832
Seasonal Worker (previously Tier 5)
Granted
4,903
Youth Mobility Scheme (previously Tier 5)
Granted
4,221
Senior or Specialist Worker (Global Business Mobility)
Granted
2,454
Global Talent
Granted
1,425
Government Authorised Exchange (previously Tier 5)
Granted
1,040
Creative Worker
Granted
1,028
High Potential Individual
Granted
436
International Sportsperson
Granted
261
Charity Worker (previously Tier 5)
Granted
239
Service Supplier (Global Business Mobility)
Granted
90
Innovator Founder
Granted
85
Graduate Trainee (Global Business Mobility)
Granted
78
Scale-up Worker
Granted
51
UK Expansion Worker (Global Business Mobility)
Granted
40
International Agreement (previously Tier 5)
Granted
28
Secondment Worker (Global Business Mobility)
Granted
1
Source: Home Office Immigration System Statistics, entry clearance visa outcomes.