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The Charity Worker visa is a Temporary Work route for people doing unpaid voluntary work for a charity in the UK. It is short-term and requires sponsorship from an approved charity. The work must be voluntary and field-related.
Volunteers coming to the UK to do unpaid voluntary work for a charitable organisation.
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The Charity Worker visa requires sponsorship from an approved charity, a valid Certificate of Sponsorship, and enough money to support yourself, with varying costs and processing times that can be confirmed on the official government website. To apply, you must also ensure the work is genuinely unpaid and field-related, and only do the voluntary work you are sponsored for.
The Charity Worker visa is a Temporary Work route for unpaid voluntary work with a UK charity, requiring sponsorship and a valid Certificate of Sponsorship, and applicants must have enough money to support themselves.
It is strictly for unpaid voluntary work for a charity — you cannot be paid for the work the visa is granted for.
Usually up to 12 months, or the time on your certificate of sponsorship plus 14 days — whichever is shorter.
Yes. You must have a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed sponsor, and the work must relate to that organisation's activities.
No. The Charity Worker visa does not count towards indefinite leave to remain and is not a route to settlement.
You can do a second job of up to 20 hours a week in the same sector and at the same level as your main role, and you can study with some restrictions.
Yes. Your partner and children can come with you as dependants if they are eligible.
