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UK Temporary Workers – Tier 5
Tier 5 visas cover temporary work arrangements in the UK across five categories including charity, creative, religious, and government-authorised exchange.
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Overview
The Tier 5 (now Temporary Worker) visa covers short-term, specific types of employment. Categories include Creative and Sporting, Charity Worker, Religious Worker, Government Authorised Exchange (GAE), and International Agreement (e.g., Youth Mobility Scheme). Most are capped at 12–24 months and do not lead to ILR.
✓Creative & Sporting: performers, athletes, entertainers
✓Charity Worker: unpaid volunteering for registered charities
✓Religious Worker: ministers, missionaries
✓Government Authorised Exchange: work experience, research, training
✓International Agreement: includes Youth Mobility Scheme (Tier 5 YMS)
✓YMS: citizens of select countries aged 18–30, up to 2 years
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓Certificate of Sponsorship from licensed Tier 5 sponsor
- ✓Meet the specific requirements for the chosen sub-category
- ✓Sufficient personal funds: £1,270 for 28 days
- ✓Genuine intention to leave the UK when visa expires
- ✓English language proficiency (varies by sub-category)
- ✓Valid travel document and meet eligibility for the specific scheme
Visa Type
🪪 Temporary Worker Visa (formerly Tier 5) – United Kingdom
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