Religious Work Visa

The Religious Worker visa is a temporary immigration route for individuals who wish to engage in monastic communities of monks, nuns, and similar religious communities in the UK. 

• Must be over the age of 18
• Include a start date no more than 3 months after the date of application.
• Confirm the applicant’s full name, that the applicant is being sponsored as a Religious Worker, details of the proposed job role and the pay that their UK sponsor is offering them.
• There is no minimum annual salary requirement for this visa, however, to be eligible you must be paid the National Minimum Wage unless working in a voluntary role.

• Hold a valid Certificate of Sponsorship, which is a unique reference number issued by their employer and contains personal details as well as information about the religious work to be undertaken.

• Have enough money to support themselves, typically at least £1,270 in their bank account.
• You will need to show additional funds of £285 for your partner, £315 for one child, and £200 for each additional child.

• Religious workers undertaking supporting activities – these activities must be done without rituals and preaching the essentials of the creed.
• Provide a valid passport, evidence of personal savings, proof of relationship with dependents (if applicable), and tuberculosis test results if required.

The worker’s prospective employer can certify maintenance on the applicant’s certificate of sponsorship. This means that they will guarantee to cover the costs of the Religious Worker and their family for up to the value of the amounts set out above.