United Kingdom · Religious Worker Visa

Minister of Religion visa (T2)

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-22 · Our methodology
5.5/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
21+ days
Path to PR
Yes
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
37 months
Processing Time
21+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
Yes
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–65
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyYes

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

London
Single (monthly)€3,977
Family (monthly)€6,800
Rent 1BR (center)€2,734
Groceries€994
Transport pass€239
Manchester
Single (monthly)€2,340
Family (monthly)€4,200
Rent 1BR (center)€1,287
Groceries€585
Transport pass€140
Edinburgh
Single (monthly)€2,340
Family (monthly)€4,250
Rent 1BR (center)€1,287
Groceries€585
Transport pass€140

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Minister of Religion visa (T2)?

The Minister of Religion visa (T2) is an immigration pathway offered by United Kingdom. It falls under the Religious Worker Visa category.

Can the Minister of Religion visa (T2) lead to permanent residency?

Yes — this pathway can lead to permanent residence, subject to meeting the residence and other conditions. We do not publish a qualifying timeline for this route because we have no official source stating one; check with the relevant authority for the current residence requirement.

Are there alternative pathways to United Kingdom?

Yes. United Kingdom offers 23 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our United Kingdom country page.

What is the cost of living in United Kingdom?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: London: €3,977/mo; Manchester: €2,340/mo; Edinburgh: €2,340/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-22 · See our methodology

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