Immigration work visas for retail and hospitality jobs

Summary

A request was made for a breakdown of immigration work visas issued for retail and hospitality sectors on the Isle of Man from 2020 to present, including countries of origin. The Department of Home Affairs responded that they do not hold this information and suggested contacting the Treasury instead.

Key Facts

• The Department of Home Affairs does not hold the requested visa data.
• The request covered retail and hospitality sectors from 01 January 2020 to the present.
• The applicant was advised to submit a further request to Treasury (Passports, Immigration and Nationality Services).
• The response was issued on 2 December 2025.
• The case reference number is 5129469.

Data Disclosed

• 01 January 2020
• 28 November 2025
• 2 December 2025
• 5129469

Original Request

Dear Sir/Madam, Please would you provide my with a breakdown of immigration work visas issued for retail and hospitakity sectors on the IOM, from 01 January 2020 to present day. Also, please provide a subcategory data list of countries of origin of the aforementioned work visa holders.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Freedom of Information Coordinator DHA Headquarters Tromode Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 5AP

Telephone: (01624) 687017 Web address: www.gov.im/dha
Email: DPO-DHA@dha.gov.im

Our ref: 5129469 2 December 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 28 November 2025, which states:

"Dear Sir/Madam,

Please would you provide my with a breakdown of immigration work visas issued for retail and hospitakity sectors on the IOM, from 01 January 2020 to present day.
Also, please provide a subcategory data list of countries of origin of the aforementioned work visa holders.

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Department of Home Affairs does not hold the information that you have requested.

However, you may wish to submit a further Freedom of Information request to Treasury (Passports, Immigration and Nationality Services) as they may be able to help you.

Please quote the reference number 5129469 in any future communications.

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1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or
2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
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I will now close your request as of this date.