Volunteer in UK – which visa needed?
I want to stay in the UK for 1 year and do some volunteer work e.g. plant trees or help out on a farm etc.
As to my situation, I’m from Switzerland and the country isn’t in EU, but it has many contracts with the EU like „the free movement regulations“ and others. So far, I didn't find any clear volunteer guidelines like those for EU citizens.
Which Visa is needed for the UK in this case? Is it even possible to volunteer as a Swiss citizen?
Is there a „you must wait 3 months“ rule involved?
Is it possible that a visa is getting affected or canceled by Brexit after there are new laws maybe in 3 - 12 months?
Every help would be very welcome!
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Do I need a visa to do volunteer work in the UK?
The main reason for your trip to the UK must be tourism, not volunteering as a WWOOFer. As a tourist you can stay in the UK for a maximum period of six months. You do not need a visa to enter the UK as a tourist unless you are from certain countries.What visa do you need for volunteering?
Whilst many of our volunteering abroad projects do not require you to get any special type of visa to join as a volunteer (other than a standard tourist or visitor visa), this is not always the case, particularly for longer-term projects or internships, and so the visa you will need can vary between projects and ...Can a tourist do volunteer work in UK?
The rules for EU citizens are now the same as those for visitors to the UK from the rest of the world. Permitted activities allows visitors to undertake volunteering provided it is for a registered charity and will be for no longer than 30 days in total.How do I apply for a UK volunteer visa?
You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before the day you are due to start work in the UK. This date is listed on your certificate of sponsorship. As part of your application, you'll need to prove your identity and provide your documents. You may need to allow extra time if you need an appointment to do this.Life as a Volunteer - United Kingdom
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