You can apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if you’ve been offered a job within a faith community (for example as a minister of religion, missionary, or member of a religious order) in the UK and meet the eligibility requirements.

You can apply for a Minister of Religion visa (T2) if:

• You are at least 18 years of age.

• You’ve been offered a job within a faith community (for example as a minister of religion, missionary, or member of a religious order) in the UK.

• You have a certificate of sponsorship for your job.

• You meet the knowledge of English requirement.

• You can show that you have personal savings so you can support yourself when you arrive in the UK.

• You can show that you can travel and provide your travel history over the last 5 years.

• You have a negative tuberculosis test if you’re from a listed country.

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

You should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks when you apply from outside the UK.