Work / Immigration visa · Mongolia 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

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