Minister of Religion visa (T2)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom visas · Work
What it is
For people coming to take a job within a faith community in the UK, such as a minister of religion, missionary or member of a religious order, sponsored by a licensed religious organisation.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Up to 3 years and 1 month per grant, extendable; settlement after 5 years
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
- Maximum validity
- 6 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Path to permanent residence
- Direct route
- Dependants
- Yes
- Age
- 18 or over
- English requirement
- B2
- How to apply
- Online
- Health insurance
- Not required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (apply outside the UK)
- GBP 819
- Health surcharge
- GBP 1,035 per year
- Proof of funds (main applicant; held at least 28 days in a row, day 28…)
- GBP 1,270
- Application fee (extend or switch in the UK)
- GBP 943
Key requirements
- Job offer within a UK faith community
- Sponsored by a Home Office-licensed sponsor
- Certificate of sponsorship for the role
- Meet English language requirement
- Sufficient personal savings unless sponsor certifies
Working on this visa
work for sponsor in the CoS job; second job up to 20 hours/week in same profession or a Skilled Worker immigration salary list profession; unpaid voluntary work; study must not interfere with sponsored job
Bringing family
Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as your ‘dependants’ if they’re eligible.
Money you must show
main applicant; held at least 28 days in a row, day 28…
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 19 July 2026.