Charity Worker visa

A Charity Worker visa (Temporary Work) is a visa category that allows individuals to come to the UK to do unpaid voluntary work for a charity, for a temporary period of up to 12 months.

To be eligible for a Charity Worker visa (Temporary Work), you must have a job offer from a UK-based charity organisation. You must also meet the eligibility criteria, such as having a Certificate of Sponsorship from your employer, being able to support yourself financially, and being able to demonstrate your expertise and experience in the relevant field.

The maximum duration of a Charity Worker visa (Temporary Work) is 12 months.

No, it is not possible to extend a Charity Worker visa (Temporary Work).

Yes, it is possible to switch to some other visa categories from a Charity Worker visa (Temporary Work), such as the Tier 2 (General) visa or the Skilled Worker visa. However, you must meet the eligibility criteria for the visa you wish to switch to.

The fee for a Charity Worker visa (Temporary Work) is £244 for the main applicant, and £244 for each dependent.

The processing time for a Charity Worker visa (Temporary Work) application is typically 3 weeks, but it may take longer in some cases.

Yes, family members can accompany you on a Charity Worker visa (Temporary Work). They must apply for a dependent visa and meet the eligibility criteria.