UK Minister of Religion visa (T2)

The UK Minister of Religion visa is a visa category that allows religious workers to come to the UK to work as a minister of religion, missionary, or member of a religious order.

To be eligible for a UK Minister of Religion visa, you must have a certificate of sponsorship from a UK-based religious organization, and you must meet the English language and maintenance requirements.

You can stay in the UK on a UK Minister of Religion visa for up to 3 years and 1 month. After that, you may be able to apply to extend your visa or apply for settlement.

Yes, you can work on a UK Minister of Religion visa, but your main purpose of visit must be to work as a minister of religion, missionary, or member of a religious order.

Your spouse, civil partner, unmarried or same-sex partner, and children may be able to apply to join you in the UK. They will need to meet the eligibility requirements for dependant visas.

Yes, you may be able to extend your UK Minister of Religion visa for another 3 years if you continue to meet the eligibility requirements.

Yes, you may be able to apply for settlement (also known as indefinite leave to remain) after living in the UK on a UK Minister of Religion visa for 5 years. You will need to meet the eligibility requirements for settlement.

The fee for a UK Minister of Religion visa is currently £610.

The processing time for a UK Minister of Religion visa application is typically 3 weeks, but it may take longer in some cases.

Yes, you will need to have a sponsor who is a UK-based religious organization that is recognized by the Home Office.

You will need to provide various documents to support your visa application, including a valid passport, evidence of your English language proficiency, and a certificate of sponsorship from your UK-based sponsor. You may also need to provide evidence of your qualifications and work experience.