Mary .. Equality Diversity And Inclusion Consultant

Thanks for your question. In the UK, particularly within HMRC, we generally aim to fill roles with candidates who are already based in the UK and have the right to work here. To consider recruiting outside the UK would depend on the experience you have and whether we’re struggling to recruit from within the UK, as most people may not have the qualifications or specialist background that you do.

19 August, 2025 08:36

Thanks for extensive explanations, you have covered almost all.

Well appreciate for your time.

19 August, 2025 09:03

Prudencia O. Tax Professional Manager (Grade 6)

Hi Allen, Thanks for your question and I agree with Mary's comments.

In the UK, particularly within HMRC, we usually aim to recruit candidates who are already based in the UK and have the right to work here. That’s the starting point for most campaigns. However, if we’re struggling to fill a role, especially specialist ones like International Tax Specialist, then sponsorship can be considered.

Experience can be from anywhere, and we don’t restrict applications based on nationality. What matters is whether the role meets the criteria for sponsorship (such as salary level and skill requirements), and whether there’s a strong business case.

If you're outside the UK and see a role you're interested in, I’d recommend contacting the vacancy holder directly to ask if they’re open to sponsorship. Some adverts don’t mention it explicitly, but decisions can be made on a case-by-case basis.

From a personal perspective, I’m originally from Tanzania ( and I do speak Swahili so I should say Mambo vipi 😅), when I joined HMRC I still held my Tanzanian passport. However, I was already settled in the UK with a visa that allowed me to work full-time, so my situation was a bit different. Because Tanzania is part of the Commonwealth, I was eligible to apply, provided I had the right to work.

We also have a number of Tanzanian students working in HMRC. Some are on student visas, which limit them to 20 hours of work per week. Others have applied for graduate visas, which allow them to work full-time after completing their studies.

I hope we’ve answered your question, but in summary, it really depends on the experience you have and whether we’re struggling to recruit from within the UK, as most people may not have the qualifications or specialist background that you do.

19 August, 2025 10:17

Thanks Prudencia, mambo poa,

The details are we'll understood, I am happy for you guys the way you cooperate and having precisely a responses.

Wishing you all the best.

Karibu tena Tanzania Prudencia😄

Thanks

Allen.

19 August, 2025 12:58

Prudencia O. Tax Professional Manager (Grade 6)

Asante sana and wishing you the very best in your career journey 😃 May exciting opportunities come your way!

26 August, 2025 08:03