UK Visa Sponsorship for Vietnamese Nationals
UK visa sponsorship for Vietnamese nationals. Vietnam-based applicants commonly use Skilled Worker and related routes for sponsored employment.
Most-used UK visa routes
- +Skilled Worker
Top sponsored roles for Vietnamese applicants
Software engineer • Researcher • Restaurant chef
Cost in VND
Approx ₫22M–28M base visa fee + IHS
FX rates fluctuate; check the GBP equivalent of the published Home Office fee at the moment you apply. Fees include the Immigration Health Surcharge unless on the Health and Care Worker visa.
Common refusal reasons / pitfalls
- !English at B1
- !Police certificate
- !TB test
Application logistics
Vietnam applications via VFS Global Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Frequently asked questions
Can Vietnamese nationals get UK visa sponsorship in 2026?
Yes. Vietnam is among the largest source countries for UK Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker visas. The most common routes are Skilled Worker.
What is the UK visa fee in VND?
Approx ₫22M–28M base visa fee + IHS. Add the Immigration Health Surcharge (£1,035 per year of visa, exempt for Health and Care Worker visa holders).
Which roles do Vietnamese applicants most commonly get sponsored for?
Software engineer, Researcher, Restaurant chef.
What are the most common refusal reasons for Vietnamese applicants?
English at B1; Police certificate; TB test. Cross-checking the employer is on the Home Office sponsor register before applying eliminates the largest single failure mode (applying to non-sponsoring employers).
Where do Vietnamese nationals submit biometrics?
Vietnam applications via VFS Global Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.