Visas Data reveals nationalities most likely to be denied UK work visas South Asian and African applicants face highest rejection rates as Home Office retains £125m in application fees iStock.com/Yau Ming Low Image Izzy Wood Reporter Wednesday 27 August 2025 New Home Office data reveals sharp differences in who succeeds and who fails when applying for a UK work visa. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Sponsorship First wave of immigration changes roll out from UK white paper Visas MPs warn of gaps in UK Skilled Worker visa oversight Immigration UK’s net migration objective will influence MAC’s direction Politics New UK-EU deal could reset European labour mobility