Religious Worker visa
(Temporary Work)

A Religious Worker visa is a visa category that allows religious workers to come to the UK for a temporary period to carry out work related to their religion, such as preaching, pastoral work, or missionary activity.

 To be eligible for a Religious Worker visa, you must have a job offer from a UK-based religious organisation or institution, and your role must be related to your religion. You must also meet the eligibility criteria, such as having a Certificate of Sponsorship from your employer and being able to demonstrate your English language proficiency.

The maximum duration of a Religious Worker visa is 2 years.

Yes, it is possible to extend your Religious Worker visa for up to a maximum of 2 years, depending on the eligibility criteria.

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

The fee for a Religious Worker visa is £244 for the main applicant, and £244 for each dependent.

The processing time for a Religious Worker visa application is typically 3 weeks, but it may take longer in some cases.

Yes, family members can accompany you on a Religious Worker visa. They must apply for a dependent visa and meet the eligibility criteria.