Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) leave to remain

Introduction

Apply to extend or switch to remain in the UK under Tier 2 (Minister of Religion)

eVisa

As part of the application process, you are also applying for an eVisa.

Healthcare surcharge

You may have to pay a healthcare surcharge (called the ‘immigration health surcharge’ or IHS) in addition to your visa application fee. Check how much you may have to pay.

Postgraduate studies

If you are taking a postgraduate course in the UK, you might need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate. Find out if you need an ATAS certificate.

You can apply online if you need an ATAS certificate.

Product details

To apply for Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) leave to remain you need:

• a licensed sponsor who will employ you in the UK
• to be at least 16 years old
• to be photographed and have your fingerprints recorded
• to speak English
• to prove that you have enough money to pay for your stay in the UK (£945.00)
• to own no more than 10% of shares in your sponsor's limited company, unless you will earn at least £159,600 per year

With Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) leave to remain you can:

• stay in the UK for up to 36 months
• leave and re-enter the UK
• study in the UK
• take a postgraduate course in the UK - you might need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate
• work in the UK
• bring your family to the UK as dependants
• apply to stay longer in the UK

You cannot:

• receive public funds, like unemployment or housing benefit

To apply for Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) leave to remain you need to:

• fill in the application form
• have your documents ready
• pay the healthcare surcharge, if applicable
• pay the application fee
• have your biometrics taken (fingerprints and a photo)

How long it takes you to complete the application will depend on your particular situation. You will be able to save your application and come back to it at another time if you need to.

If you are inactive for 25 minutes you will be automatically logged out.

Health surcharge fees are not included in the figures below.

Standard service	Priority service	Super priority service
A decision within 8 weeks after attending your biometrics appointment	A decision within 5 working days after attending your biometrics appointment	A decision the next working day following your biometrics appointment
827.00 GBP	1327.00 GBP	1827.00 GBP

You will only be considered for Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) leave to remain. You will not be considered for any other type of leave to remain. You must use a different form if you want to stay for another reason.

How we use your data

The Home Office will use the personal information you provide to consider your application. We may also share your information with other public and private sector organisations in the UK and overseas. For more detail please see the Privacy Notice for the Borders, Immigration and Citizenship system. This also sets out your rights under the Data Protection Act 2018 and explains how you can access your personal information and complain if you have concerns about how we are using it.

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