Religious Worker visa (Temporary Work)
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Religious Worker visa (Temporary Work)
Religious Worker visa (Temporary Work)
United Kingdom · Work
What it is
Temporary Work visa for non-pastoral religious work or work in a religious order in the UK, with a sponsor.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Up to 2 years; per gov.uk.
- Processing time
- Up to 3 weeks
- Maximum validity
- 2 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Dependants
- Yes
- Age
- 18 or over
- 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 (standard (single fee, all applicants))
- GBP 340
- Health surcharge
- GBP 1,035 per year
- Proof of funds (main applicant, held 28 consecutive days; day 28 within 31…)
- GBP 1,270
- Application fee (standard (single fee, all applicants))
- GBP 340
Key requirements
- Certificate of sponsorship from a licensed sponsor
- Non-pastoral religious work
Working on this visa
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…
Bringing family
bring your partner and children with you as your ‘dependants’ , if they’re eligible
Money you must show
main applicant, held 28 consecutive days; day 28 within 31…
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 2 August 2026.