Yes. Rolls-Royce plc is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker, Senior or Specialist Worker, Graduate Trainee and Service Supplier routes, with an A rating. That means it can sponsor workers, but each job must still meet the visa rules, and not every role it advertises will offer sponsorship.
What this means for you
- Rolls-Royce plc can assign Certificates of Sponsorship. You need one to apply for a work visa. How a CoS works.
- The job still has to qualify. Most Skilled Worker jobs must be graduate level and pay at least £41,700 or the going rate. Check the salary rules.
- A licence isn't a promise. It means Rolls-Royce plc is allowed to sponsor, not that it will sponsor you. What a sponsor licence means.
Visa routes on this licence
- Skilled Worker: For people coming to or staying in the UK to do an eligible job for an approved employer. Health and Care Worker visas are sponsored under this route too.
- Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker: For senior managers or specialists sent to work temporarily for a UK business linked to their overseas employer.
- Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee: For graduates on a training course leading to a senior management or specialist role, who need to work in the UK as part of it.
- Global Business Mobility: Service Supplier: For contractual service suppliers employed by an overseas service provider, or self-employed professionals, working in the UK under a trade agreement.
How to find a sponsored job at Rolls-Royce plc
- Look at Rolls-Royce plc's own careers site and job adverts for roles that mention visa sponsorship.
- Check the job's occupation code in our list of eligible jobs.
- Make sure the salary meets the threshold for your situation.
- Ask the recruiter to confirm sponsorship before you go far into the process.
Similar licensed sponsors
These employers were also on the register of 23 October 2026.
- Jaguar Land Rover Limited
- BAE Systems Plc
Frequently asked questions
Does Rolls-Royce plc sponsor Skilled Worker visas?
Yes. Rolls-Royce plc is licensed for the Skilled Worker route, so it can assign Certificates of Sponsorship for jobs that meet the visa rules.
Is Rolls-Royce plc an A-rated sponsor?
Yes. The register lists it with an A rating. An A-rated licence lets an employer assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
How do I know if a Rolls-Royce plc job offers sponsorship?
Check the job advert for visa sponsorship, or ask the recruiter before you apply. A licence means the employer can sponsor workers, not that every role is open to sponsorship.
How up to date is this page?
It uses the Home Office register of 23 October 2026. Licences can change at any time, so search the live register on Sponsorly or GOV.UK for the latest record.
Sponsorly is independent and isn't connected with Rolls-Royce plc. Details come from the Home Office register of licensed sponsors (23 October 2026) and Companies House. General information, not legal advice.