Want to get married in the UK?

If you are a couple and you intend to get married in the United Kingdom you may want to apply for permission to enter the UK known as Entry Clearance. Entry Clearance applies to people who are nationals from outside the EEA. If you do not need a visa to visit the UK ie you are from the United States, you are still required to apply for Entry Clearance for the purpose of marriage or civil partnership UK.

1. You will need to apply for a Marriage / Civil Partner Visit Visa

Marriage / Civil Partner Visit Visa – Is available if you want to get married or register a civil partnership in the UK and you’re not planning to stay or settle in the UK after the ceremony or when your visa expires.

2. How to get married in the UK

You must give notice at your local register office in the UK
Hold a civil or religious ceremony 28 days after giving your notice

Basic Requirements

Demonstrate you have permission to marry in the UK known as Entry Clearance
You must have two witnesses of your marriage
The premises in which you marry must be recognised by the Home Office
You must marry within the time frame of your visa
You must pay a fee of £46 to register your marriage/ civil partnership
If you are applying for the Mariage/ Civil Partnership visit visa you must leave the UK on or before the expiry date of the visa
If you are applying for Family of a Settled Person visa otherwise known as a Spouse Visa once you are married you may apply in the United Kingdom

If you would like more information on how to apply for a Marriage Visit Visa or would like to know more about settling in the UK through your marriage to a British citizen please do click here otherwise please contact us directly.

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