The global shortage of healthcare workers has created thousands of opportunities for qualified nurses seeking to work abroad, with Canada and several countries actively offering visa sponsorship to fill staffing gaps.
Demand is being driven by ageing populations, expanding healthcare systems and persistent workforce shortages, making destinations such as the UK, Canada and Australia attractive options for foreign-trained nurses.
Here are seven countries offering nursing jobs with visa sponsorship in 2026.
1. United Kingdom
The UK has more than 40,000 nursing vacancies across the National Health Service (NHS). Overseas nurses can apply through the Health and Care Worker Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, with many NHS trusts providing direct visa sponsorship.
