Oral Question·Cabinet Office
“What guidance his Department issues on civil service sponsorship of visas.”
Tabled: 26 February 2026Answered: 5 March 2026
Asked by
Blake Stephenson
Conservative — Mid Bedfordshire
Answering Minister
the Minister for the Cabinet Office
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Satvir Kaur)
This Government are committed to preserving the civil service’s proud and long-standing committed to merit-based appointments, ensuring we have the skills and talent in place to deliver on our priorities. Those seeking to work in our civil service must abide by existing nationality rules, and each Department must ensure compliance with UK visa sponsorship rules, which are issued through the Home Office.