SPONSORED WORKER (TIER 2 MINISTER OF RELIGION) VISA UK
The Sponsored Worker (Tier 2 Minister of Religion) visa is for Ministers of Religion coming to the UK to perform pastoral duties. The Sponsored Worker (Tier 2 Minister of Religion) visa category also caters to those seeking to come to the UK as a missionary or member of a religious order, such as monks, nuns or members of similar religious communities.
Applicants who are granted temporary residence under the Sponsored Worker (Tier 2 Minister of Religion) visa scheme are permitted to live and work in the UK for the duration of their employment for a maximum three (3) year period.
DO I QUALIFY FOR A SPONSORED WORKER (TIER 2 MINISTER OF RELIGION) VISA TO THE UK?
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SPONSORED WORKER (TIER 2 MINISTER OF RELIGION) VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS
The basic requirement for this visa is to score a minimum of 70 points for attributes including sponsorship, English language and available maintenance (funds).
Applicants under the Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) include those who act in the capacity of a Minister of Religion (either regularly or occasionally), missionaries and members of religious orders. Duties performed by eligible applicants under Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) can include:
- Leading worship;
- Preaching or teaching religious education;
- Officiating at marriages, funerals and other religious services;
- Offering counselling or welfare support to members of a congregation;
- Recruiting, training or coordinating the work of local volunteers and preachers; and
- Organising missionary activities.
In the first instance, a prospective sponsor will apply to the UK Border Agency in order to be granted a licence. When successfully licensed, a sponsor can apply for a number of certificates of sponsorship, which they can then present to the people whom they intend to sponsor. Once a prospective employee has been allocated a certificate of sponsorship, he or she will be eligible to apply for UK entry clearance or leave to remain in the UK.
SPONSORED WORKER (TIER 2 MINISTER OF RELIGION) VISA ENTITLEMENTS
The Sponsored Worker (Tier 2 Minister or Religion) visa is issued for an initial maximum period of three (3) years.
Upon successfully holding a Sponsored Worker (Tier 2 Minister of Religion) for a total of five (5) years, individuals may be entitled to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). ILR entitles individuals to permanent residency in the UK, as well as visa-free travel to and from the UK. ILR holders may also be able to sponsor their non-British relatives into the UK and may also ultimately be eligible to apply for British citizenship.
Eligible dependants may also qualify to be included and upon obtaining the visa, may also work or study without any restrictions.
SPONSORED WORKER (TIER 2 MINISTER OF RELIGION) VISA PROCESSING TIME AND COSTS
| SPONSORED WORKER (TIER 2) MINISTER OF RELIGION | OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) | INSIDE THE UK (FLR) |
| Government Main Application Fee | UK£270 | UK£475 |
| Government Partner Application Fee | UK£270 | UK£92/475* |
| Government Child Application Fee | UK£270 | UK£92/475* |
| Premium Migration Service | US$1999 | |
| PROCESSING TIMES | 1-12 weeks | 4-16 weeks |
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* The reduced fee will be applicable when the dependent applies at the same time with the main applicant.
OTHER WORK VISAS
- EEA Association Agreement Visa
- Overseas Domestic Worker Visa
- Sole Representative Visa
- Tier 1 (General) Visa
- Tier 1 (Post Study Work) Visa
- Sponsored Worker (Tier 2 General) Visa
- Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) Sponsored Worker Visa
- Sponsored Worker (Tier 2 Sportsperson) Visa
- Temporary workers (Tier 5) Visa
- Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) Visa
- Worker Registration Scheme Visa
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