Tier 2 Minister of Religion

Tier 2 Minister of Religion permits individuals to practice their faith in communities and wider communities within the United Kingdom. Other roles included in this category are missionary, and member of a religious order.

Basic Requirements

• You must have a job offer from a registered Tier 2 Sponsor.
• You hold a valid Certificate of Sponsorship.
• The work you do must relate to that of your sponsor organisation who issued you with a Certificate of Sponsorship.
• You must meet the English Language Requirement.
• You must demonstrate you have maintenance funds that you can draw on, should it become necessary to use them, the current amount £945 in savings.

Process

• Your sponsor will issue you with a Certificate of Sponsorship.
• You may apply inside the UK or outside the UK from your country of residence.
• The application is made online.

Key Information

• Your visa is valid for up to three years.
• Dependants permitted under this application.
• You may apply to extend your visa for a further three years.
• Providing you meet the Minister of Religion eligibility requirements you may apply to switch into this category.