Minister of Religion Visa
(T2) Applications
Eligibility and Sponsorship
To qualify for this visa, you must have a valid job offer from a licensed sponsor within a UK faith community. Our legal experts at Fard Solicitors can guide you through the process of securing a certificate of sponsorshipfrom your employer, a crucial step in the visa application.
The Application Process
You can start your application up to three months before your scheduled start date in the UK. The start date will be specified on your certificate of sponsorship. When applying from outside the UK, the decision is usually made within 3 weeks. We can also advise you on options for expedited decision-making.
Why Choose Fard & Co Solicitors?
Our team at Fard Solicitors is not only well-versed in immigration law but also deeply respects the unique needs of faith communities. Our award-winning service, led by a Lawyer of the Year finalist, ensures that your application is handled with the utmost care and professionalism.
Contact us at Fard Solicitors for expert assistance with your Minister of Religion visa (T2) application and take the first step towards fulfilling your religious calling in the UK.
FAQs
The fee is £719 for applications outside the UK and £827 for extensions or switches within the UK. Dependents are charged the same amount. It is important to check the government website as this is subject to change.
Yes, applicants must pay a healthcare surcharge as part of their application. The exact amount will be specified during the application process.
Yes, for extensions or switches within the UK, you can pay £500 for a 5-day priority service or £1,000 for a super priority service for a faster decision.
You can stay for a maximum of up to 3 years and 1 month, or the time given on your certificate of sponsorship plus 14 days, whichever is shorter. Extensions are possible.
You can work for your sponsor, do a second job in certain circumstances, do voluntary work, study, travel, and bring eligible dependants.
You cannot own more than 10% of your sponsor’s shares (unless earning over £159,600 a year) or access public funds.
You need a certificate of sponsorship, meet the English language requirement, have personal savings for support, show travel history, and be over 18.
It's an electronic record with details of your job offer. You must use its reference number in your application within 3 months of receiving it.
You need at least £1,270 in your bank account for 28 consecutive days before applying.
You can either pass an approved English language test at CEFR level B2 or have a recognized academic qualification taught in English.
Fard Solicitors, with our award-winning team and Lawyer of the Year finalist, offer expert legal services to ensure your Minister of Religion Visa (T2) application process is seamless and successful.
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