Tier 5 (Temporary Worker - Charity Worker) visa

1. Overview

You can apply for a Tier 5 (Temporary Worker - Charity Worker) visa if:

You must have a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed employer before you can apply to come to the UK to work.

The work you do in the UK must relate to the work of your sponsor organisation.

The earliest you can apply for a visa is 3 months before the date you’re due to start work. This date is on your certificate of sponsorship.

You should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.

Check the guide processing times to see how long getting a visa might take in your country.

How much you pay for a Tier 5 (Temporary Worker - Charity Worker) visa depends on your situation, where you are and how you apply.

Who you’re applying for	Apply (outside the UK)	Extend online or by post in the UK	Extend in person in the UK (premium service)
You	£235	£235	£825
If you’re a citizen of Turkey or Macedonia	£180	£180	£770
All dependants	£235 each	£235 each	£825 each

You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application. Check how much you’ll have to pay before you apply.

You can stay for up to 12 months or the time given on your certificate of sponsorship plus 28 days, whichever is shorter.

You can enter the UK up to 14 days before the start date of your job.

You can:

study - for some courses you’ll need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate)
work for your sponsor in the job described in your certificate of sponsorship
do a second job in the same sector at the same level as your main job for up to 20 hours per week
do a job on the Tier 2 shortage occupation list for up to 20 hours per week
bring family members with you

You can’t: