Uk Visas Immigration
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You can apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa if:
- you want to do religious work in a non-pastoral role or religious order
- you meet the other eligibility requirements
This visa has replaced the T5 (Temporary Worker) Religious Worker visa.
Sponsorship
You must have a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed sponsor before you can apply to come to the UK to work.
The work you do in the UK must relate to your sponsor organisations work.
How long it takes
You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before the day you are due to start work in the UK. This date is listed on your certificate of sponsorship.
As part of your application, youll need to prove your identity and provide your documents.
You may need to allow extra time if you need an appointment to do this. Youll find out if you need one when you start your application.
Getting a decision
Once youve applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, youll usually get a decision on your visa within:
- 3 weeks, if youre outside the UK
- 8 weeks, if youre inside the UK
You may be able to pay to get a faster decision.
How much it costs
You, your partner or children will each need to:
- pay the application fee
- pay the healthcare surcharge, which is usually 1,035 per year - you can check how much youll have to pay
- prove you have enough personal savings - check how much in the eligibility requirements
Application fee
The application fee for each person applying is 298.
The fee is the same whether youre applying from inside or outside the UK.
How long you can stay
Youll be given a visa to live and work in the UK for up to 24 months, or up to 28 days more than the time on your certificate of sponsorship. You may be sponsored for a shorter period.
You can enter the UK up to 14 days before the start date of your job.
What you can and cannot do
You can:
- study - for some courses youll need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate
- work for your sponsor in the job described in your certificate of sponsorship
- do a second job in the same sector at the same level as your main job for up to 20 hours per week outside the hours of your main job
- do a job on the Skilled Worker immigration salary list for up to 20 hours per week outside the hours of your main job
- bring your partner and children with you as your dependants, if theyre eligible
You cannot get public funds.