Minister of Religion visa (T2)
Switch to this visa
You might be able to apply to change (바카라 사이트榮witch바카라 사이트�) to a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you바카라 사이트檙e already in the UK on a different type of visa.
Your partner or child바카라 사이트檚 visa will not automatically switch to this visa if you switch yours. If they do not switch their visa, it will be valid until its original end date.
They can either apply at the same time as you, or at any time before their current visa expires.
Eligibility
You must meet the following requirements:
If you바카라 사이트檙e currently in the UK on a Student visa, you must also meet one of the following requirements:
- you have completed the course you were sponsored to study
- your job start date is after your course has finished
- you바카라 사이트檙e studying for a PhD full time, and have been for at least 24 months
Who cannot apply to switch to this visa
You cannot apply to switch to this visa if you바카라 사이트檙e currently in the UK:
- on a visit visa
- on a short-term student visa
- on a Parent of a Child Student visa
- on a Seasonal Worker visa
- on a Domestic Worker in a Private Household visa or an Overseas Domestic Worker visa
- on immigration bail
- because you were given permission to stay outside the immigration rules, for example on compassionate grounds
You must leave the UK and apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) from abroad if you바카라 사이트檙e in one of these categories.
How long you can stay
You can stay up to 3 years after switching to a Minister of Religion visa (T2).
Fees
Each person applying will need to pay:
- the visa application fee
- the healthcare surcharge for each year of their stay
You바카라 사이트檒l also need to have your fingerprints and photo (biometric information) taken - there바카라 사이트檚 no fee for this.
If you바카라 사이트檝e been in the UK for less than 1 year, you바카라 사이트檒l need to prove you have enough money to support yourself.
Apply to switch to a Minister of Religion visa (T2)
You must apply online before your current visa expires.
Once you바카라 사이트檝e started your application, you can save your form and complete it later.
Continue your application
You can sign back into your application if you바카라 사이트檝e saved it.
Find out how to sign in to your account.
Providing biometric information and supporting documents
When you apply, you바카라 사이트檒l be asked to make an appointment at a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) service point to provide your fingerprints and a photo (biometric information).
You바카라 사이트檒l also need to submit your supporting documents. You can:
- upload them into the online service
- have them scanned at your UKVCAS appointment
You must not travel outside of the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man until you get a decision. Your application will be withdrawn if you do.
How long it takes to get a decision
You바카라 사이트檒l usually get a decision within 8 weeks of your application date.
You바카라 사이트檒l be contacted if your application will take longer, for example because:
- your supporting documents need to be verified
- you need to attend an interview
- of your personal circumstances, for example if you have a criminal conviction
You may be able to pay to get a faster decision.
After you apply
If you need to change something in your application after you바카라 사이트檝e sent it contact UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
You can ask to cancel your application. You바카라 사이트檒l only get your fee refunded if UKVI has not started processing your application.
You바카라 사이트檒l get an email or a letter containing the decision on your application. This will explain what you need to do next.