All-Visas
Minister of Religion
work · United Kingdom
Sponsored work visa for those taking employment within a UK faith community — ministers of religion, missionaries, or members of religious orders. No fixed salary threshold; pay must meet the UK National Minimum Wage and the going rate for settled workers in the same role. CEFR B2 English in all four skills (higher than Skilled Worker). Maximum 3 years 1 month per grant; ILR after 5 years.
- Minimum stay / validity
- Up to 3 yrs 1 month per grant; ILR after 5 yrs
- Processing time
- 3 weeks (outside) / 8 weeks (inside)
- Official source
- https://www.gov.uk/minister-of-religion-visa
- Last verified
- May 2026
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] Sponsoring employer in the country
- [Mandatory] Concrete job offer / employment contract
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Mandatory] Minister, missionary, or member of religious order
- [Mandatory] English CEFR B2 (all four skills)
- [Mandatory] Age 18+