Tier 5 (charity workers)
The following information is given in order to provide you with a generalised overview of the criteria required under the
Tier 5 (charity workers) sub category. However if you wish for us to assess whether you qualify under the Tier 5 (charity workers) sub category, or you wish to engage our services and/or require further information regarding this particular sub category, please complete the 'Contact Box' on this page to enable a member of our team to contact you and advise you further.
The Tier 5 (charity worker) sub category allows foreign nationals to enter the UK to carry out unpaid voluntary work in line with the aims of their sponsor in the UK.
Anyone applying under the Tier 5 (charity worker) sub category must obtain:
- 30 points for certificate of sponsorship; and,
- 10 points for the maintenance requirement.
Once a sponsor has issued the individual with a certificate of sponsorship the sponsor is in effect stipulating, that:
- The foreign national should only be doing voluntary activities and not paid work (except for reasonable expenses).
- The foreign national should intend to carry out field work directly relating to the purpose of the sponsoring organisation.
- Will not take up a permanent position; and,
- Will comply with the conditions of his/her permission to stay and leave the UK prior to their visa expiring.
Maintenance In order to meet the maintenance requirement the foreign national must show £800 (or equivalent) of personal savings which must have been held for at least a consecutive 90 day period ending no earlier than one calendar month before the date of application. It should be noted in some cases however the sponsor may be able to certify the foreign nationals’ maintenance, but the sponsor is not able to sponsor the foreign nationals’ dependants’ maintenance requirement.
Length Of Time An Individual Is Able to Remain In The UK Under Tier 5 (Charity Worker) Sub CategoryA maximum period of 12 months, or the time given in the certificate of sponsorship plus 28 days, whichever is shorter.
