Tier 2 Minister of Religion Visa
Speak to our experts to find out about our fast, friendly and affordable service
What is a Tier 2 Minister of Religion Visa?
The Tier 2 Minister of Religion visa is specifically for candidates who wish to come to the UK to perform pastoral or religious duties. Coming to the UK in the capacity of a monk, nun, priest or a member of similar religious community entitles the candidate to stay in the country for a maximum of 3 years and can further extend their stay in the UK to the maximum of 6 years.
Applicant Eligibility
Applicants must:
-
Be over the age of 16 years;
-
Satisfy English Language requirement;
-
Satisfy the maintenance requirement; and
-
Have the certificate of sponsorship.
Minister of Religion Duties
-
Acting as a leader of a religious ceremony
-
Education, preaching and teaching religion
-
Performing rituals of marriages, funerals and other religious activities
-
Counselling or providing welfare support to members of a congregation
-
Conducting missionary activities
-
Monitoring and coordinating the work of local preachers and volunteers
You don’t need to meet the maintenance requirement if you have a visa in one of the following categories:
-
Tier 2
-
Work permit holder
-
Jewish agency employee
-
Ground staff for an overseas airline
-
Minister of religion, missionary, or member of a religious order
-
Representative an overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation
Speak to our experts to find out about our fast, friendly and affordable service