This application must be submitted online via the Home Office UKVI website. For dependent partners, it is required that they are at least 18 years old at the time of application. Applications should comply with the requirements detailed in Appendix T2 Minister of Religion of the Immigration Rules. For a faster decision, you may opt to submit your application using the Priority or Super Priority Service. Our expert team of dependent visa solicitors offers specialized immigration advice and legal representation on a fixed-fee basis for your application to switch to a T2 Minister of Religion Dependent Visa. You can reach out to our team online for free immigration advice or book an appointment for a detailed consultation regarding your application.

Eligible Family Members for Switching to a T2 Minister of Religion Dependent Visa

The following family members of a T2 Minister of Religion migrant may qualify to switch to a dependent visa:

Spouse, civil partner, or unmarried/same-sex partner of a T2 Minister of Religion migrant



Children under 18 years old of a T2 Minister of Religion migrant Children over 18 can also qualify if they entered the UK on a dependent visa while under 18 and have since turned 18.

Eligibility Requirements for Switching to a T2 Minister of Religion Dependent Visa

To be eligible for switching to a T2 Minister of Religion Dependent Visa, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

Valid Application: Submit a valid application for switching to a T2 Minister of Religion Dependent Visa.

Switching Requirement: Fulfill the immigration status criteria necessary for switching to a T2 Minister of Religion Dependent Visa.

Relationship Requirement: Meet the relationship criteria as specified in Appendix T2 Minister of Religion of the Immigration Rules.

Age and Care Requirement: Dependent partners must be 18 or older at the time of application unless they were last granted permission as a dependent child. Applicants under 18 must have appropriate care and accommodation arrangements in place in accordance with UK laws and regulations.

Suitability Requirement: Must not fall under refusal grounds specified in Part 9 of the Immigration Rules.

Financial Requirement: Meet the financial criteria as outlined in Appendix T2 Minister of Religion of the Immigration Rules.

Compliance with Immigration Laws: The applicant must not be in breach of immigration laws, except for any period of overstaying that can be disregarded under paragraph 39E, and must not be on immigration bail.

Who Cannot Switch to a T2 Minister of Religion Dependent Visa?

Applicants in the UK cannot switch to a T2 Minister of Religion Dependent Visa if they have, or last held, permission as:

A Visitor

A Short-term student

A Parent of a Child Student

A Seasonal Worker

A Domestic Worker in a Private Household

Relationship Requirements for a Dependent Partner of a T2 Minister of Religion

To qualify as a dependent partner, the applicant must meet one of the following conditions:

The sponsoring partner must hold a T2 Minister of Religion visa.

The sponsoring partner is applying for and granted entry clearance under the T2 Minister of Religion route.

The sponsoring partner has settled or obtained British citizenship, having previously held a T2 Minister of Religion visa, and the applicant had permission as the partner at that time. If the applicant and their T2 Minister of Religion partner are not married or in a civil partnership, additional requirements must be met:

They must have lived together in a relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership for at least two years prior to the application.

Any previous relationships of either party must have ended permanently.

The relationship must not be so closely related that marriage or a civil partnership would be prohibited in the UK.

The relationship must be genuine and ongoing, with both parties intending to live together throughout the applicant's stay in the UK.

Period and Conditions of Grant

A dependent partner of a T2 Minister of Religion who successfully switches to a T2 Minister of Religion Dependent Visa will be granted leave to remain in the UK until the same date that their partner’s T2 Minister of Religion visa expires. For a child dependent, the permission will end on the same date as the earliest expiration of either parent’s visa. The visa will come with the following conditions:

No access to public funds.
Permission to work (including self-employment and voluntary work), except as a professional sportsperson (including sports coaching).
Permission to study, subject to the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) condition if the applicant is over 18.
Requirement to register with the police if applicable under Part 10 of the Immigration Rules.
Fast-Track Service for Switching to a T2 Minister of Religion Dependent Visa

Our team of immigration solicitors offers a fast-track visa service that allows for quicker decisions on your application via the Priority or Super Priority Service. This service is designed to expedite the process, reducing the waiting time from months (or sometimes years) to just days.
As registered immigration solicitors with the Home Office, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI), and its commercial partner UKVCAS Sopra Steria, we can submit your application under the Priority or Super Priority Service. Typically, applications submitted through Priority Service are decided within 5 working days, while those submitted via Super Priority Service are usually decided within 24 hours (by the end of the next working day).

One-Off Service for Submitting Your Application Through Super Priority Service

Our immigration solicitors also offer a one-off service for submitting completed UK visa applications through Priority or Super Priority Service. This ensures you receive a quicker decision on your application. We operate on a "no submission, no fee" basis—if we fail to submit your application within 48 hours of receiving payment, we will refund your fees in full.

If we successfully submit your application within 48 hours, a fixed fee of £250 + VAT (£300 including VAT) will apply, based on a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) between you and us.

How Can We Help?

Our team of immigration solicitors provides expert advice and legal representation on a fixed-fee basis for your visa application. The fixed fee covers all work from our solicitors until the Home Office UKVI makes a decision. The services provided include:

Requirement Advice: Our solicitors will advise you on the necessary requirements for a successful application.

Document Advice: We will prepare a detailed list of documents needed to support your application.

Document Assessment: Our team will review your documents to ensure they comply with immigration rules.

Application Form Completion: We will complete the relevant application forms on your behalf.

Submission via Priority or Super Priority Service: Where possible, we will submit your application online using the Priority or Super Priority Service to expedite the decision process.

Appointment Booking: After submitting your application, we will book a biometric enrollment appointment for you.

Cover Letter Preparation: A detailed cover letter will be prepared to explain how your application meets the legal requirements.

Document Uploading: We will upload all supporting documents online before your biometric enrollment.

Follow-up: Our solicitors will handle all follow-up actions until a decision is made by the Home Office UKVI.

 Follow-up: Our solicitors

One-Off Services for Immigration Applications

In addition to full services, we offer various one-off legal services for UK visa and immigration applications. These services are ideal for those who prefer not to use our full services. Available one-off services include:
One-off Immigration Advice and Consultation
Immigration Documents Checking Service
Application Form Completion Services
Submitting Applications Through Priority and Super Priority Service
Preparing Cover Letters for Immigration Applications
Uploading Supporting Documents Online

Our Fixed Fees for Switching to a T2 Minister of Religion Dependent Visa

Service Fixed Fee Range
Full service for dependent visa Entry Clearance, covering all work until a decision by the ECO £800 to £1,500 (no VAT)
Full service for switching to a dependent visa from inside the UK via Super Priority Service £800 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT
Full service for extending a dependent visa from inside the UK via Super Priority Service £800 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT VAT


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