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Temporary Worker – Charity Workers (Tier 5)
Overview: The Temporary Worker – Charity Worker (Tier 5) visa is designed for individuals who wish to travel to the UK to undertake unpaid voluntary work for a registered charity. It allows overseas applicants to contribute to charitable causes while gaining valuable experience in the UK.
This type of visa is for people who work to go to the UK to do the voluntary (unpaid work) work for a charity. The work must be directly related to the work of a sponsor’s organization.
Successful applicants can live and work in the UK for the time given in the certificate of sponsorship, for a maximum time of 12 months.
Requirements
Points are awarded based on sponsorship and available maintenance (funds).
Applicants must:
- have a sponsor; and
- get a valid certificate of sponsorship
- be currently outside the UK or in the UK on the same visa when they are extending
Take Away Points
🌍 Support meaningful causes while gaining valuable UK experience.
🤝 Work directly with registered charities in impactful roles.
📅 Stay for up to 12 months under this visa category.
🛂 No need for sponsorship outside the approved charity framework.
✈️ Enjoy cultural exchange while contributing to community projects.