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Temporary Worker – Religious Workers (Tier 5)
Overview: Bring your faith and skills to the UK for a short-term mission. The Tier 5 Religious Worker visa lets you serve in non-pastoral roles, support communities, and share your traditions. It’s a chance to make a difference while experiencing life in the UK.
This category is for people going to the UK to work temporarily as a religious worker:
Religious workers can:
- preach, do pastoral work, and non-pastoral work
- work in the UK in the same way as in an overseas organisation, while on a break from their usual job
- work in a religious order, with community work which involves a permanent commitment like a monastery or a convent. The work in a religious order must be in the order itself or outside work directed by the order.
Successful applicants can stay in the UK for up to 24 months.
Requirements
Applicants need;
- a sponsor
- a valid certificate of sponsorship
Take Away Points
⛪ Supports short-term religious work in the UK.
📜 Requires sponsorship from a licensed religious body.
🕒 Stay allowed for up to 24 months.
🌍 Open to non-UK nationals meeting visa criteria.
✅ Enables community service and faith-based duties.