Sponsorship: Applicants must have a valid job offer from a registered UK religious organization that is willing to sponsor their visa application. The sponsoring organization must hold a valid sponsor license issued by the Home Office.
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS): The sponsoring organization must provide the applicant with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), confirming the details of the job offer and sponsorship arrangements.
Qualifications and Experience: Applicants must possess the necessary qualifications, skills, and experience required for the religious role they intend to undertake in the UK. This may include relevant religious education, training, or experience in the field.
English Language Proficiency: Depending on the nature of the religious work and the requirements of the sponsoring organization, applicants may need to demonstrate proficiency in the English language to perform their duties effectively.
Maintenance Funds: Applicants may need to show evidence of sufficient funds to support themselves financially during their stay in the UK, unless their sponsoring organization has confirmed that they will provide adequate support.
Check Eligibility: Ensure that you meet all eligibility criteria for the Religious Worker Visa, including possessing the necessary qualifications, skills, and experience for the religious role you intend to undertake in the UK.
Gather Required Documents: Collect all necessary documents for the visa application, including your valid passport, Certificate of Sponsorship, evidence of qualifications and experience, and proof of English language proficiency if required.
Complete Visa Application Form: Fill out the online visa application form provided by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) department accurately and truthfully. Provide all required information, including personal details, employment history, and details of your intended stay in the UK.
Pay Visa Fees: Pay the applicable visa fees for the Religious Worker Visa application. The fee may vary depending on factors such as your country of origin and the duration of your intended stay in the UK.
Biometrics Appointment: Schedule and attend a biometrics appointment at a visa application center (VAC) or visa processing center. Your fingerprints and photograph will be taken as part of the biometrics collection process.
Submit Application: Submit your completed visa application form along with all required documents to the designated visa application center or online portal specified by the UKVI.
Applicant cost: | - | 100 |
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Add additional applicants: | ||
Above 18 (AUD 100) 0 | - | 0 |
Below 18 (AUD 100) 0 | - | 0 |
AUD 0
Religious worker visa | - | ₹ 40000 |
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GST 18% | - | ₹ 7200 |
Total World Visa Fees: | - | ₹ 47200 |
The primary benefit is legal permission to live and work in the UK in a religious capacity
Offers either temporary (up to 2 years) or longer-term options (Minister of Religion visa)
Allowed to take on a second job in the same sector
You can pursue studies in the UK while on this visa
Access healthcare, education, and other public services
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