You must apply for a UK marriage visitor visa to be able to give notice of marriage, get married, or enter into a civil partnership while in the UK on a regular visitor visa. Additionally, while you are in the UK on a visiting visa, including the marriage visitor visa, you are not permitted to apply for any other visas.
If you plan to visit the UK for marriage and then depart within six months of your arrival, you may apply for this kind of visa. If you want to reside in the UK, you are not eligible to apply for a visitor visa. You should apply for a fiancé visa rather than a marriage visitor visa to get married in the UK before applying for another visa.
You are not permitted to apply for another visa while you are in the UK on a visitor visa, and you are required to depart the country after six months. Those who plan to stay in the UK are not the target audience for the visiting visa.
How to Apply for a Marriage Visitor Visa?
- General requirements:
If you fulfil the following conditions, you can apply for this kind of visa and go to the UK to get married, register a civil partnership, or give a marriage notice. To apply for a UK marriage visitor visa, you must:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Within six months after your arrival, you are free to be married, give notice of marriage, or form a civil partnership in the UK.
- Be in a genuine and sincere partnership
- Be capable of sustaining oneself without employment or government assistance (or being housed and supported by friends or family).
- Able to pay for your journey back in accordance with the terms of your visa leave.
- Required Documents:
You must provide the following paperwork with your application for a UK marriage guest visa:
- A valid travel ID, such as a current passport.
- Since you won’t have access to public funding during your journey, you must provide evidence of your ability to sustain yourself, such as bank statements or paystubs for the previous six months.
- Evidence of your relationship’s plans, such as documents outlining your desired living arrangements.Information about your potential accommodations and any travel arrangements.
Proof of your Relationship:
You have to show that your connection is genuine if you want to go to the UK to give notice of marriage or civil partnership, get married, or establish a civil partnership. It is required of the Home Office that you:
- Want to get married or establish a civil partnership, or fully intend to give notice of marriage or civil partnership?
- Do not plan to announce or get into a fictitious civil partnership or marriage.
Limitations on Marriage Visitor Visas:
You cannot apply for another visa while you are in the UK on a marriage visitor visa, just like you cannot with a regular tourist visa. Before applying for a visa from abroad, you must first leave the UK if you wish to stay there. You can then travel back to the UK after accepting your visa application.
Conclusion:
Applying for a Marriage Visitor Visa requires careful preparation to ensure a smooth process. You must gather all necessary documentation, demonstrate your genuine intent to marry in the UK and provide clear evidence of your plans to return home after the ceremony.
My Legal Services Solicitors offer expert guidance throughout the application process. Their experienced team can help you navigate the complexities of the visa requirements, ensuring that your application is thorough and accurately reflects your intentions, thereby increasing your chances of approval.
