You can apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa if: you want to do religious work in a non-pastoral role or religious order you meet the other eligibility requirements This visa has replaced the T5 (Temporary Worker) Religious Worker visa. Sponsorship You must have a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed sponsor before you can apply to come to the UK to work. The work you do in the UK must relate to your sponsor organisation바카라 사이트檚 work. How long it takes You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before the day you are due to start work in the UK. This date is listed on your certificate of sponsorship. As part of your application, you바카라 사이트檒l need to prove your identity and provide your documents. You may need to allow extra time if you need an appointment to do this. You바카라 사이트檒l find out if you need one when you start your application. Getting a decision Once you바카라 사이트檝e applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, you바카라 사이트檒l usually get a decision on your visa within: 3 weeks, if you바카라 사이트檙e outside the UK 8 weeks, if you바카라 사이트檙e inside the UK You may be able to pay to get a faster decision . How much it costs You, your partner or children will each need to: pay the application fee pay the healthcare surcharge , which is usually 拢1,035 per year prove you have enough personal savings - check how much in the eligibility requirements Application fee The application fee for each person applying is 拢319. The fee is the same whether you바카라 사이트檙e applying from inside or outside the UK. How long you can stay You바카라 사이트檒l be given a visa to live and work in the UK for up to 24 months, or up to 28 days more than the time on your certificate of sponsorship. You may be sponsored for a shorter period. You can enter the UK up to 14 days before the start date of your job. What you can and cannot do You can: study - for some courses you바카라 사이트檒l need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate 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 Skilled Worker immigration salary list for up to 20 hours per week outside the hours of your main job bring your partner and children with you as your 바카라 사이트榙ependants바카라 사이트� , if they바카라 사이트檙e eligible You cannot get public funds .

You must: have a certificate of sponsorship reference number from your UK sponsor have enough money to support yourself in the UK - you바카라 사이트檒l usually need to have at least 拢1,270 available (unless you바카라 사이트檙e exempt) be 18 or over when you apply You cannot get this visa if you were given a Religious Worker or Charity Worker visa in the last year, unless you can prove you were outside the UK for the whole of that time. Your employer must make sure your job pays at least the minimum wage and follows the UK rules for how many hours a week you work. If your employer does not do this, your application will be refused. Certificate of sponsorship A certificate of sponsorship is a unique reference number that holds information about the job you바카라 사이트檒l do and your personal details. It바카라 사이트檚 not an actual certificate or paper document. Your sponsor will give you the certificate of sponsorship. Your sponsor must also give you the information they used on your certificate about your job, for example your working hours. Your sponsor must be recognised by the UK government to issue certificates of sponsorship. Your certificate of sponsorship is valid for 3 months from the date it is assigned to you. Money to support yourself You must have at least 拢1,270 in your bank account to show you can support yourself in the UK. You will need to have had the money available for at least 28 days in a row. Day 28 must be within 31 days of applying for this visa. You바카라 사이트檒l usually need to show proof of this when you apply , unless either: you바카라 사이트檝e been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months your employer can cover your costs during your first month in the UK, up to 拢1,270 Your partner and children will also need to prove they can support themselves while they바카라 사이트檙e in the UK. Check how much they바카라 사이트檒l need . Read the guidance on financial evidence for more information about the money you need and how to prove it. If your employer can support you instead Your certificate of sponsorship must confirm this. Your employer will need to complete the 바카라 사이트榮ponsor certifies maintenance바카라 사이트� section on your certificate. This is under 바카라 사이트楢dditional data바카라 사이트�.

Documents you must provide

When you apply you바카라 사이트檒l need to provide: your certificate of sponsorship reference number - your employer will give you this a valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality evidence that you have enough personal savings to support yourself in the UK , for example bank statements (unless your certificate of sponsorship shows your employer can support you) proof of your relationship with your partner or children if they바카라 사이트檙e applying with you your tuberculosis ( TB ) test results if you바카라 사이트檙e from a country where you have to take the test You need a blank page in your passport for your visa. You바카라 사이트檒l need to provide a certified translation of any documents that are not in English or Welsh. You may need to provide additional documents depending on your circumstances.

Read the full guidance before you apply. Apply from outside the UK You must apply online for this visa. As part of your application, you바카라 사이트檒l need to prove your identity. How you do this depends on where you바카라 사이트檙e from and what type of passport you have. You바카라 사이트檒l either: use the 바카라 사이트楿K Immigration: ID Check바카라 사이트� app to scan your identity document - you바카라 사이트檒l also create or sign into your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account have your fingerprints and photo (biometric information) taken at a visa application centre You바카라 사이트檒l be told what you need to do when you apply. If you do need an appointment: the centre may need to keep your passport and documents while they process your application you may have to travel to get to your nearest visa application centre (this could be in another country) You may be able to pay to get a faster decision . Apply from inside the UK You can only extend your existing visa if you바카라 사이트檙e already in the UK.

Your partner and children

Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as your 바카라 사이트榙ependants바카라 사이트� if they바카라 사이트檙e eligible. If your partner or child바카라 사이트檚 application is successful, their visa will usually end on the same date as yours. If a child바카라 사이트檚 parents have visas with different expiry dates, the child바카라 사이트檚 visa will end on the earlier date. A dependant partner or child is any of the following: your husband, wife, civil partner or unmarried partner your child under 18 - including if they were born in the UK during your stay your child over 18 if they currently have permission (바카라 사이트榣eave to enter바카라 사이트� or 바카라 사이트榣eave to remain바카라 사이트�) to be in the UK as your dependant You바카라 사이트檒l need to provide evidence of your relationship to your dependant when you apply. Your partner You must be able to prove one of the following: you바카라 사이트檙e in a civil partnership or marriage that바카라 사이트檚 recognised in the UK you바카라 사이트檝e been living together in a relationship for at least 2 years when you apply you바카라 사이트檝e been in a relationship for at least 2 years when you apply but you cannot live together, for example because you바카라 사이트檙e working or studying in different places, or it바카라 사이트檚 not accepted in your culture If you바카라 사이트檙e not living together, you바카라 사이트檒l need to prove that you have an ongoing commitment to each other, for example by providing evidence that you: communicate regularly with each other support each other financially care for any children you have together spend time together as a couple, for example on holiday or at events Your child They must: live with you, unless they바카라 사이트檙e living away from home in full-time education - for example, at boarding school or university not be married or in a civil partnership You바카라 사이트檒l need to provide evidence of their address, such as: a bank statement credit card bills driving licence NHS registration document an official letter from their university or college Money they need to support themselves Your partner or children must have a certain amount of money available to support themselves while they바카라 사이트檙e in the UK. You - or your partner or child - will need: 拢285 for your partner 拢315 for one child 拢200 for each additional child Example You - or your partner or child - would need to have 拢600 to bring your partner and one child with you to the UK (拢285 for your partner and 拢315 for your child). You would also need to have 拢1,270 to support yourself for your own application. You - or your partner or child - will need to have had the money available for at least 28 days in a row. Day 28 must be within 31 days of you or them applying for this visa. You바카라 사이트檒l usually need to show proof of this when they apply , unless either: you have all been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months your employer can cover your family바카라 사이트檚 costs during your first month in the UK - this must be confirmed on your certificate of sponsorship If your partner or child is applying at a different time to you, they바카라 사이트檒l only need to prove they have enough money to support themselves if they have been in the UK for less than one year. Apply from outside the UK Your partner and children must either: apply online as your partner apply online as your child Each family member will need to complete a separate application and pay the visa fee . They must apply before they travel to the UK. They바카라 사이트檒l also need your application number - you바카라 사이트檒l get this when you apply. This number is called a Global Web Form (GWF) or a Unique Application Number (UAN). You바카라 사이트檒l find it on emails and letters from the Home Office about your application. Proving their identity As part of an application, your partner and children will need to prove their identity. They바카라 사이트檒l either: use the 바카라 사이트楿K Immigration: ID Check바카라 사이트� app to scan their identity document - they바카라 사이트檒l also create or sign into their UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account have their fingerprints and photo (biometric information) taken at a visa application centre They바카라 사이트檒l be told what they need to do when they apply. If they do need an appointment: the visa application centre may need to keep their passport and documents while they process their application they may have to travel to get to their nearest centre (this could be in another country) How long it takes to get a decision Once they바카라 사이트檝e applied online, proved their identity and provided their documents, they바카라 사이트檒l usually get a decision within 3 weeks. They may be able to pay to get a faster decision . Apply from inside the UK (extend or switch their visa) If you extend your visa, your partner or child바카라 사이트檚 current visa will still be valid until its original end date. Your partner or child need to apply to extend or switch their visa, either: at the same time as you at any time before their current visa expires This includes children who have turned 18 during your stay. If your partner or child is currently in the UK on a Student visa, they can only switch if they have either: completed the course they were sponsored to study studied for a PhD for at least 24 months How to apply The application form will tell you if you can include your partner and children in your application or whether they need to apply separately. If your partner or child apply separately, they바카라 사이트檒l need to either: extend as a partner extend as a child They바카라 사이트檒l need your application number - you바카라 사이트檒l get this when you apply. This number is called a Global Web Form (GWF) or a Unique Application Number (UAN). You바카라 사이트檒l find it on emails and letters from the Home Office about your application. Proving their identity As part of their application, your partner and children will need to prove their identity. They바카라 사이트檒l either: use the 바카라 사이트楿K Immigration: ID Check바카라 사이트� app to scan their identity document - they바카라 사이트檒l also create or sign into their UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account have their fingerprints and photo (biometric information) taken at a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services ( UKVCAS ) service point They바카라 사이트檒l be told what they need to do when they apply. They must not travel outside of the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man until they get a decision. Their application will be withdrawn if they do. How long it takes to get a decision Once they바카라 사이트檝e applied online, proved their identity and provided their documents, they바카라 사이트檒l usually get a decision within 8 weeks. They may be able to pay to get a faster decision . Children born in the UK If you have a child while you바카라 사이트檙e in the UK, they do not automatically become a British citizen . You must apply for your child바카라 사이트檚 dependant visa if you want to travel in and out of the UK with them. The form you fill in depends on if: your child is inside the UK your child is outside the UK You바카라 사이트檒l need to provide a full UK birth certificate for each child, showing the names of both parents. You must apply to add them to your visa before they turn 18 if they want to stay in the UK. What your partner or child can and cannot do Your partner or child can: work, except as a sportsperson or coach study travel abroad and return to the UK They cannot apply for most benefits (public funds), or the State Pension. If their application is successful, they바카라 사이트檒l get a full list of what they can and cannot do.

You can apply to extend your Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa. You should apply before your current visa expires. Eligibility You must continue to meet the eligibility rules . You must apply again if you want to change your job within the same organisation or move to a new organisation. How long you can stay You can apply to take your stay in the UK up to a maximum of 24 months, or the time on your certificate of sponsorship plus 14 days - whichever is shorter. Fees Check the fees for your visa. Apply to extend your Religious Worker visa 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. Apply now 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 . Your partner and children Your partner or child바카라 사이트檚 visa will not automatically extend if you extend yours. If they do not extend 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. Providing biometric information and supporting documents As part of your application, you바카라 사이트檒l need to prove your identity. How you do this depends on where you바카라 사이트檙e from and what type of passport you have. You바카라 사이트檒l either: use the 바카라 사이트楿K Immigration: ID Check바카라 사이트� app to scan your identity document - you바카라 사이트檒l also create or sign into your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account have your fingerprints and photo (biometric information) taken at a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services ( UKVCAS ) service point You바카라 사이트檒l be told what you need to do when you apply. 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. Get help to apply online You can get help with completing the online form if you: do not feel confident using a computer or mobile device do not have internet access You can only use this service if you바카라 사이트檙e applying to extend your visa in the UK. You cannot get immigration advice through this service. How long it takes A decision will be made within 8 weeks of your application date if you use the standard service. You may be able to pay to get a faster decision . You바카라 사이트檒l be contacted if your application is complex and 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) If your application is successful You바카라 사이트檒l get an eVisa (an online record of your immigration status). Your decision email or letter will tell you how to get access to your eVisa . You바카라 사이트檒l need to create a UKVI account. Find out how to get your biometric residence permit (BRP) if you were told you바카라 사이트檇 get one when you applied.

Religious Worker visa (Temporary Work)

Overview

You can apply for a Temporary Work - Religious Worker visa if:

you want to do religious work in a non-pastoral role or religious order
you meet the other eligibility requirements

This visa has replaced the T5 (Temporary Worker) Religious Worker visa.

Sponsorship

You must have a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed sponsor before you can apply to come to the UK to work.

The work you do in the UK must relate to your sponsor organisation바카라 사이트檚 work.

How long it takes

You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before the day you are due to start work in the UK. This date is listed on your certificate of sponsorship.

As part of your application, you바카라 사이트檒l need to prove your identity and provide your documents.

You may need to allow extra time if you need an appointment to do this. You바카라 사이트檒l find out if you need one when you start your application.

Getting a decision

Once you바카라 사이트檝e applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, you바카라 사이트檒l usually get a decision on your visa within:

3 weeks, if you바카라 사이트檙e outside the UK
8 weeks, if you바카라 사이트檙e inside the UK

You may be able to pay to get a faster decision.

How much it costs

You, your partner or children will each need to:

pay the application fee
pay the healthcare surcharge, which is usually 拢1,035 per year
prove you have enough personal savings - check how much in the eligibility requirements

Application fee

The application fee for each person applying is 拢319.

The fee is the same whether you바카라 사이트檙e applying from inside or outside the UK.

How long you can stay

You바카라 사이트檒l be given a visa to live and work in the UK for up to 24 months, or up to 28 days more than the time on your certificate of sponsorship. You may be sponsored for a shorter period.

You can enter the UK up to 14 days before the start date of your job.

What you can and cannot do

You can:

study - for some courses you바카라 사이트檒l need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate
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 Skilled Worker immigration salary list for up to 20 hours per week outside the hours of your main job
bring your partner and children with you as your 바카라 사이트榙ependants바카라 사이트�, if they바카라 사이트檙e eligible

You cannot get public funds.

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