Work / Immigration visa · Belize to United Kingdom

Charity Worker Visa (Temporary Work)

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 365 days
• Processing time: 3 weeks (outside UK), 8 weeks (inside UK)
• Fee: £319
• Validity: Up to 12 months
• Entry: Multiple entry

For unpaid voluntary work with a UK charity. Cannot receive payment for work. Can do a second job in same sector for up to 20 hours per week. Cannot have held a Religious Worker or Charity Worker visa in the preceding year unless outside the UK for the entire period. Healthcare surcharge: £1,035 per year.

Eligibility

• Age

  Must be at least 18 years old

  Min age: 18

• Purpose of visit

  Must be performing unpaid voluntary work for a charity

  Includes

  • Unpaid charity work
• Financial

  Must have at least £1,270 available for 28 consecutive days

  Minimum funds: £1,270

• Visa history

  Cannot have held a Religious Worker or Charity Worker visa in the preceding year unless outside the UK for the entire period

  Required history: No Charity/Religious Worker visa in past year

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

• Proof of funds

  Accepted forms: Bank statements showing funds held for 28 consecutive days; Minimum amount: £1,270

• Biometrics appointment

  Booking url: https://www.gov.uk/temporary-worker-charity-worker-visa/apply; Location: Visa application centre or UK Immigration: ID Check app

• Visa fee payment

  Accepted methods: Online payment; Amount: £319

• Sponsorship certificate

  Certificate name: Certificate of Sponsorship; Sponsor type: Licensed charity sponsor

• Tuberculosis test

  Test type: Chest X-ray at approved clinic (if from designated country); Validity months: 6

• Health surcharge

  Amount: £1,035 per year; Applicant category: Main applicant

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Obtain Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed charity employer

2. Online application

   Apply online up to 3 months before your work start date

3. Fee payment

   Pay the visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge

4. Biometrics

   Prove your identity at a visa application centre or via the UK Immigration: ID Check app

5. Processing wait

   Wait for a decision on your application

• Apply for an e-Visa online (opens in new tab)

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.