UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRKia Motors (UK) Ltd can sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (or the SOC going rate, whichever is higher), sit at RQF Level 6+, and you need CEFR B2 English.
Is Kia Motors (UK) Ltd a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Kia Motors (UK) Ltd is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Walton-On-Thames, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker, Senior or Specialist Worker (Global Business Mobility)
- Registered town
- Walton-On-Thames
- Sponsors in Walton-On-Thames
- 65
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Finance & professional services
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Kia Motors (UK) Ltd
Based on the finance & professional services sector (inferred from the company name), these are common SOC 2020 codes used in sponsored hires. Pay must be the higher of the SOC going rate and the general £41,700 threshold.
| SOC | Occupation | Going rate | Effective minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1111 | Chief executives and senior officials | £88,100 | £88,100 |
| 1131 | Financial managers and directors | £75,100 | £75,100 |
| 1139 | Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified. | £74,700 | £74,700 |
| 1162 | Senior police officers | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| Effective minimum is the higher of the SOC going rate and the £41,700 general threshold (2026). | |||
How to apply for sponsored roles at Kia Motors (UK) Ltd
- Confirm Kia Motors (UK) Ltd's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Kia Motors (UK) Ltd is listed as A rating for Skilled Worker, Senior or Specialist Worker (Global Business Mobility) as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at Kia Motors (UK) Ltd that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Kia Motors (UK) Ltd's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Kia Motors (UK) Ltd will issue you a CoS. You then have 3 months to apply for your Skilled Worker visa with the CoS reference number.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Kia Motors (UK) Ltd sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Kia Motors (UK) Ltd holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Walton-On-Thames. The licence also covers: Senior or Specialist Worker (Global Business Mobility). Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Kia Motors (UK) Ltd hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for Kia Motors (UK) Ltd (as of 22 October 2026). A licence means the company can sponsor, not that it is hiring — check its careers page directly.
- What's the minimum salary Kia Motors (UK) Ltd must pay a sponsored worker in 2026?
- At least £41,700 per year or the SOC code's published going rate, whichever is higher (going rates never fall below £17.13 per hour). New entrants (under 26, or switching from Student/Graduate) can be paid 70% of the going rate with a £33,400 floor.
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Sources
- Home Office — Register of Licensed Sponsors (Workers). Licence, rating and routes as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: your job. 2026 salary threshold of £41,700 verified 12 October 2026.