Religious Visit Visa

The Religious Visit Visa is for overseas religious workers who wish to visit the UK to preach or undertake unpaid pastoral work for up to 6 months.

This visa is a sub-category of the Standard Visitor route, allowing temporary stays in the UK for up to 6 months but does not lead to settlement. Each visitor must apply separately, even when traveling as part of a group.

Requirements for a Religious Visit Visa

To qualify for a Religious Visit Visa, you must satisfy UK Visas & Immigration that:

• You are a visa national (non-visa nationals can typically seek entry upon arrival at the UK border).

• You genuinely intend to visit the UK for purposes permitted by the visitor routes.

• You will not engage in any prohibited activities.

• You have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs for your visit (including travel, maintenance, and accommodation) without working or accessing public funds.

• You will leave the UK at the end of your visit.

• You will not reside in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits or make the UK your main home.

• Your application does not fall under the general grounds for refusal.

• You have obtained an Electronic Travel Authorisation, if required.

The specific requirements may vary depending on your circumstances. Consulting an immigration lawyer for expert advice is recommended.