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The Minister of Religion visa is for people taking up employment or a role within a faith community, such as a minister, missionary, or member of a religious order. It is a sponsored route that can lead to settlement after a qualifying period.
Ministers of religion, missionaries, and members of religious orders taking up a role with a UK faith community.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Your first grant can be up to 3 years and 1 month (or the sponsorship period plus 14 days, whichever is shorter), and you can apply to extend it.
The Minister of Religion (T2) visa is for long-term, often paid religious roles and can lead to settlement, while the Religious Worker (T5) route is temporary and does not lead to settlement.
Yes. Your eligible partner and children can apply as dependants, each paying the relevant fee and healthcare surcharge.
Yes. You can work in your sponsored role, do a second job in certain circumstances, and carry out voluntary work, but you cannot claim public funds.
You can usually apply for indefinite leave to remain after 5 continuous years in the UK on the route, if you meet the settlement requirements.
Yes. You must have a job offer from a licensed sponsor and a certificate of sponsorship before you apply.
