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The Religious Worker visa is a Temporary Work route for people doing religious work such as supporting a religious community or working in a non-pastoral role for a religious organisation. It is short-term and requires sponsorship.
People coming to the UK for temporary religious work or to support a religious 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.
Yes, within limits. You can usually do supplementary employment of up to 20 hours per week outside the hours of your main sponsored role, in an eligible occupation.
No. The Religious Worker visa is a temporary route and does not count towards settlement or indefinite leave to remain.
You can stay for up to 24 months, though you may be granted a shorter period depending on your certificate of sponsorship.
The Religious Worker visa is for temporary, non-pastoral roles and does not lead to settlement, while the Minister of Religion visa is for long-term pastoral leadership roles and can lead to settlement.
Yes. You must have a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed UK sponsor before you can apply.
Yes. Eligible partners and children can join you in the UK as your dependants.
