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Temporary Worker Religious – UK Work Visa Guide
For those of you considering work in the UK in a religious capacity, the UK Temporary Worker Religious visa is an excellent pathway. This visa permits you to live and work in the UK for a religious organisation, whether you are a minister of religion, missionary or a member of a religious order.
What is a Temporary Worker Religious Visa?
The UK Temporary Worker Religious visa allows non-British and Irish individuals to undertake religious work in the UK. This could involve preaching, pastoral work, or a role within a religious order. If you’ve got a confirmed job offer from a licensed religious organisation in the UK, you might be eligible to apply.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants for the Temporary Worker Religious visa should have a job offer from a religious organisation in the UK that holds a valid applicable Home Office sponsorship license. The offer must detail that the work meets the organisation’s requirements for a religious worker.
Benefits of Applying
A UK Temporary Worker Religious visa allows you to stay in the UK for up to 24 months, or the time given on your certificate of sponsorship plus 28 days, whichever is shorter. You can extend this visa for up to 2 years, giving you ample time to contribute to your religious organisation in the UK.
Unpacking the Key Criteria for the Religious Temporary Worker Visa
Navigating the path towards a successful visa application can be daunting. Here, we break down the essential requirements for a Religious Temporary Worker visa. The following points serve as a roadmap, guiding you through the fundamental prerequisites that must be met for a successful visa application:
Understanding the Application Process
The application process for a Temporary Worker Religious visa involves various stages, including the acquisition of a Certificate of Sponsorship from the UK religious organisation. Immtell’s experienced consultants can guide you through each stage of the process, ensuring a smooth journey towards your UK work visa.
Immtell’s Expert Assistance
At Immtell, our specialists provide tailored advice and dedicated support to help make your UK Temporary Worker Religious visa application as stress-free as possible. We work meticulously, preparing your case with UK Visas & Immigration’s requirements in mind, so you can focus on your religious work, rather than visa complications.
FAQs
Initial Religious Temporary Worker visa work visas granted outside of the UK are usually for either up to 2 years or the period stated on the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), whichever is shorter.
If sponsorship continues, it is possible to apply for an extension up to the maximum time of 2 years in the UK.
Unfortunately it is not permitted to switch into this temporary work category from within the UK.
Unfortunately, the Religious Temporary Worker visa does not lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. Following the maximum time permitted in the UK, you will usually be required to leave the country.
Spouses or partners and children under the age of 18 may apply for visas to accompany you to the UK as your ‘dependants’. Your spouse or partner should be permitted to work.
Initial applications must be made from abroad, either from your country of nationality or legal residence. It is not permitted to switch into the Religious Temporary Worker visa from within the UK.
UKVI aim to process visas as follows:
Visa applications submitted outside of the UK:
- Standard processing: 15 working days
- Priority Service processing: 5 working days
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Visa applications submitted inside the UK:
- Standard processing: 8 weeks
- Priority Service processing: 5 working day
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Important: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) do not guarantee processing times and delays do occur. We advise that you do not book any non refundable travel until your visa has been approved and your work visa is in your possession. Priority services can be suspended without notice and may not be available at the time of application.
The UKVI application fee is £259. In addition, you will need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) which is £624 per year of the visa duration.
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Immtell – Your Gateway to UK Work Visas
Immtell is committed to making the UK visa application process simpler and more successful. So, if you need assistance with your UK Temporary Worker Religious visa application or are unsure about your eligibility, get in touch with us. Our experts are ready to support you on your journey to the UK.
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