Apply Entry Clearance for T2 Minister of Religion Visa

You can apply for a T2 Minister of religion visa entry clearance from outside the UK if you have been offered an eligible skilled job as a Minister of Religion, a missionary, or a member of a religious order within your faith community. If you meet the requirements of the T2 (Minister of Religion) category, you will be granted leave up to 3 years, depending on the job start and end dates that the Certificate of Sponsorship shows you are being sponsored to do, with the possibility of applying for further extension of T2 Minister of Religion visa to complete 5 years qualifying period for ILR as Tier 2 Minister of Religion. However, you will not be able to extend your total stay beyond 6 years. An application for entry clearance as a T2 Minister of Religion is made in accordance with the requirements as set out in Appendix T2 Minister of Religion of the Immigration Rules.

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Requirements for a T2 Minister of Religion Visa Entry Clearance

You should meet the following requirements to be eligible for entry clearance as a T2 Minister of Religion:

Valid application: The applicant must make a valid application for entry clearance as a T2 Minister of Religion from outside the UK.

Age requirement: The applicant must be aged 18 or over on the date of application.

Suitability requirement: The applicant must not fall for refusal under Appendix Part Suitability of the Immigration Rules. 

Points requirement: An applicant must be awarded 70 points from the points scoring table.

Sponsorship requirement: The applicant must have a valid Certificate of Sponsorship for the job they are planning to do, and the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) must have been issued to them by their sponsor no more than 3 months before the date of the entry clearance application.

Genuineness requirement: The applicant must:

• genuinely intend, and be able, to undertake the role for which they are being sponsored; and
• not intend to undertake employment other than in the role for which they are being sponsored, or as otherwise permitted by the Rules.

Financial requirement: If the applicant is applying for entry clearance, either:

• the applicant must have funds of at least £1,270. The applicant must have held the required level of funds for a 28-day period and must show funds as specified in Appendix Finance; or
• the applicant’s A-rated sponsor must confirm on the Certificate of Sponsorship that they will, if it is necessary, maintain and accommodate the applicant up to the end of the first month of their employment for an amount of at least £1,270. 

English language requirement: Unless an exemption applies, the applicant must demonstrate English language proficiency at level B2 or higher on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in all 4 components (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). The applicant must demonstrate that they meet the English language requirement specified in Appendix English Language.

Tuberculosis Test Certificate: A person applying for entry clearance as a T2 Minister of Religion must, if Appendix Tuberculosis applies, provide a valid medical certificate confirming that they have undergone screening for active pulmonary tuberculosis and that this tuberculosis is not present in them.

Points Requirement

Under paragraph MOR 4.1 of Appendix T2 Minister of Religion to the Immigration Rules, an applicant must score 70 points against the following

Points requirements	Relevant Rules	Points
Certificate of Sponsorship	MOR 5.1. to MOR 5.3.	50
Financial requirement	MOR 7.1. to MOR 7.3.	10
English language skills at level B2 (intermediate)	MOR 8.1. to MOR 8.2.	10

All points are mandatory. If an applicant scores fewer than 70 points, the caseworker must refuse their application and explain where they have not awarded points.

Sponsorship Requirements

The applicant must have a valid Certificate of Sponsorship for the job they are planning to do and the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) must have been issued to them by their sponsor no more than 3 months before the date of entry clearance application. For the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to be valid, it must:

• confirm the applicant’s name, that they are being sponsored as a T2 Minister of Religion and details of the job and salary the sponsor is offering them, as well as any other remuneration; and
• include a start date, stated by the sponsor, which must be no more than three months after the date of application; and
• not have been used in a previous application which was either granted or refused (but can have been used in a previous application which was rejected as invalid, made void or withdrawn); and
• not have been withdrawn by the sponsor or cancelled by the Home Office; and
• confirm that the applicant is qualified to do the job of a T2 Minister of Religion; and
• confirm that the applicant is a member of the sponsor’s religious order (if the sponsor’s organisation is a religious order); and
• confirm that the applicant will perform religious duties within the sponsor’s organisation or directed by the sponsor’s organisation in the UK (which may include preaching, pastoral and non-pastoral work); and
• confirm that the applicant’s role will not involve mainly non-pastoral duties, such as school teaching, media production, domestic work or administrative and clerical work, unless the role is a senior position within the sponsor’s organisation; and
• confirm that the applicant will receive pay and conditions at least equal to those given to settled workers in the same role and compliant with, or exempt from, the national minimum wage.

The sponsor must be authorised by the Home Office to sponsor the job in question under the T2 Minister of Religion route. Furthermore, the sponsor must be listed as A-rated on the Home Office’s register of licensed sponsors, unless the applicant was last granted permission as a T2 Minister of Religion and is applying to continue working for the same sponsor as in their last permission.

Genuineness Requirement

The applicant must:

• genuinely intend, and be able, to undertake the role for which they are being sponsored; and
• not intend to undertake employment other than in the role for which they are being sponsored, or as otherwise permitted at MOR 10.3 of Appendix T2 Minister of Religion.

Financial Requirement

If the applicant is applying for entry clearance, either:

• the applicant must have funds of at least £1,270. The applicant must have held the required level of funds for a 28-day period and must show funds as specified in Appendix Finance, or
• the applicant’s A-rated sponsor must confirm on the Certificate of Sponsorship that they will, if it is necessary, maintain and accommodate the applicant up to the end of the first month of their employment for an amount of at least £1,270.

English Language Requirement

Unless an exemption applies, the applicant must demonstrate English language proficiency at level B2 or higher on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages across all 4 components (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). The applicant must demonstrate that they meet the English language requirement specified in Appendix English Language.

Period and Conditions of Grant

If the applicant is applying for entry clearance, permission will be granted for whichever is the shorter of:

• up to 14 days after the period of employment stated on their Certificate of Sponsorship; or
• 3 years and 1 month.

The grant will be subject to all the following conditions:

• no access to public funds; and
• the only work permitted is:
  • work in the job the applicant is being sponsored for; and
  • supplementary employment, provided the applicant is still doing the job they were sponsored for; and
  • voluntary work; and
  • working out a contractual notice for a job the person was lawfully working in on the date of application; and
• study is permitted, subject to the ATAS condition in Appendix ATAS.

Priority Service for a T2 Minister of Religion Visa Entry Clearance

As specialist immigration solicitors based in London, we can provide a Priority Service for T2 Minister of Religion visa entry clearance applications, ensuring that the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) decides on your application within five working days. Our highly experienced and immigration solicitors can prepare and submit your T2 Minister of Religion visa entry clearance application more efficiently, enabling a faster decision through the Priority Visa Service.

Processing Time for a T2 Minister of Religion Visa Entry Clearance Application

The UKVI usually decides on an application for a T2 Minister of Religion visa within three weeks when submitted through the standard service from outside the UK. UKVI typically decides on an application submitted through the Priority Service within five working days of the biometric enrolment date. In complex matters requiring further enquiries/interviews, the Home Office UKVI may take longer than the standard service time of three weeks.

How Can I Challenge the Refusal of My T2 Minister of Religion Visa Entry Clearance?

If your T2 Minister of Religion visa entry clearance has been refused and you believe that the reasons for the refusal are unjustified and not in accordance with relevant laws and facts, you can file an Administrative Review (AR) of the refusal decision within 28 days. Our specialist team of immigration solicitors can represent you in your Administrative Review (AR) of the refusal of your T2 Minister of Religion visa entry clearance.

How Can We Help With a T2 Minister of Religion Visa UK Entry Clearance Application?

Our team of immigration solicitors specialises in providing expert immigration advice and legal representation for your UK T2 Minister of Religion Visa entry clearance application. We offer our services on a fixed fee basis, ensuring transparency and clarity throughout the process. Here's what our fixed fee covers and the services you can expect:

Advice on Requirements: Our immigration solicitors will guide you through the requirements for a successful UK T2 Minister of Religion Visa entry clearance application.

Document Guidance: Our immigration solicitors will prepare and provide you with a comprehensive list of supporting documents required for your application.

Documents Assessment: Our immigration solicitors will meticulously review all your documents to ensure they meet the requirements of the Immigration Rules.

Application Form Completion: Our immigration solicitors will complete the relevant application forms for your T2 Minister of Religion Visa entry clearance application.

Priority Service Submission: Whenever feasible, we will submit your online entry clearance application through priority service to expedite the decision-making process.

Arranging a Biometrics Appointment: After you submit your online application, our immigration solicitors will arrange an appointment at the application centre to facilitate biometric enrolment.

Detailed Cover Letter: Our specialist team of immigration solicitors will draft a detailed cover letter outlining how your application satisfies all legal requirements for approval.

Online Document Upload: Before your biometric enrolment appointment, our immigration solicitors will ensure that all supporting documents are uploaded online for UKVI's consideration.

Follow-Up Support: We'll handle all follow-up tasks and communications until the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) decides on your T2 Minister of Religion visa entry clearance application.

With our dedicated team of immigration solicitors, you can trust that your application process will be managed efficiently and effectively, providing you with the best chance of success in obtaining your UK T2 Minister of Religion visa.

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Our team of immigration solicitors specialises in handling visa entry clearance applications. Here are several reasons why you should choose our immigration solicitors and lawyers in London for dealing with your T2 Minister of Religion visa entry clearance application:

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Our Fees for T2 Minister of Religion Visa Entry Clearance Application

Our fixed fee for your T2 Minister of Religion visa entry clearance application ranges from £1,000 to £1,500 (VAT not applicable). Our fixed fee will cover all our work on your T2 Minister of Religion visa entry clearance application, including advising on documents, checking your documents, completing the application form and submitting the application online, booking an appointment for biometrics enrolment, preparing a cover letter in support of the application, uploading all supporting documents to be considered in support of the application, and carrying out all other follow up work until decision by the Home Office UKVI on your application.

Our agreed fixed fee will depend on the complexity of your case and the volume of work involved in your entry clearance application. You will make an initial payment of half our fee when we start our work on your matter, and the remaining half is due once we have fully prepared the application and it is ready for submission.

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FAQs - Entry Clearance For T2 Minister of Religion Visa UK

The following are the various Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the T2 Minister of Religion visa entry clearance from outside the UK: