Those in the UK as standard visitors, either as non-visa nationals, using an Electronic Travel Authorisation, or having obtained a visit visa, are not permitted to marry/enter into a civil partnership, or to give notice to do this, whilst in the UK. If you are planning to visit the UK for the purpose of giving notice of your proposed marriage and to get married/enter into a civil partnership in the UK, you are therefore required first to apply for a Marriage Visitor Visa.
You will need to provide the following supporting evidence:
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The expert solicitors at Latitude Law can provide expert advice on all aspects of Visitor Visa applications. If you are looking to visit the UK to marry or enter a civil partnership, we can help you to navigate this visa route, ensuring your application has the highest possible chance of being successful. We can provide detailed guidance about the requirements or prepare the entire application alongside a detailed representation document explaining how the relevant rules are met.
Latitude Law has significant experience of preparing successful Marriage Visitor Visa applications. Thanks to our extensive knowledge of immigration rules, we are able to provide pragmatic advice and meet our clients’ needs. We have connections with the Home Office and other immigration authorities so we can advise you with confidence and ensure the entire immigration procedure runs smoothly and efficiently for you.
Our Marriage Visitor Visa services include:
We will be available to provide legal support and guidance at every stage of the application process, doing everything we can to give you the best possible chance of a successful application for a Marriage Visitor Visa. Working with a law firm can be a big decision, which is why we ensure that our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We are a highly driven team that is dedicated to providing clear and reliable immigration advice.
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FAQs
You must apply online, using the online application form that can be found here.
The current waiting time for a decision is around 3-4 weeks.
If successful, you will be issued a UK Visit Visa which will be valid for a period of six months. You will be expected to give notice, then marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK during this period and then return to your home country. A multiple entry visa may be issued by border officials where there will be a delay between giving notice and the date of the wedding/civil partnership. This is up to the discretion of the border officer.
No, you must leave the UK and apply for appropriate entry clearance to the UK as a partner. You cannot extend a Marriage Visitor Visa or switch to another visa. This visa is issued only for the purpose of getting married/entering into a civil partnership and/or giving notice to marry in the UK. This makes it different to the Fiancé(e) Visa, which allows an applicant to switch onto the Partner/Spouse Visa route from within the UK once their marriage or civil partnership has taken place.
A person who holds a Standard or Marriage/Civil Partnership Visit Visa or permission can transit the UK as well as undertake any of the other permitted activities in Appendix Visitor: Permitted Activities, with the exception of permitted study under paragraph PA 17, which can only be undertaken by Standard visitors.
You cannot:
Depending on the country you are applying from, a priority service may be available for an additional fee. Purchasing this service will put your application at the front of the queue for priority consideration. Most applications that are submitted using the priority visa service are decided within 5 working days of an applicant enrolling their biometric information overseas. You can see the latest Home Office priority service fees here.
Latitude Law’s specialist lawyers can advise you about your individual situation and help you navigate the complicated document requirements; preparing a carefully evidenced submission to provide the best possible chance to successfully secure your Marriage Visitor Visa.
Get in touch with our legal team today on 0300 131 6767 or fill out our enquiry form and we will get straight back to you. Face your married future together knowing you have the dedicated support of one of our expert lawyers.
If your partner is a British citizen and you see your future in the UK, you may be considering gaining British citizenship through marriage. This type of naturalisation application is dependent on satisfying a number of requirements, so it’s smart to seek legal help when you begin your application.
A partner visa allows the romantic partner of certain UK residents to relocate to the UK to be with their loved one. The initial visa is granted for two and a half years, which can then be extended by another two and a half years so that the settlement target of five years can be reached. Applicants who do not meet all of the criteria may still be eligible for a partner visa, but they will be unable to settle until 10 years have passed on the route.
The UK government believes that family should stay together wherever possible, which is why they offer visas for family members of British citizens or migrants who are settled in the UK. The immigration solicitors at Latitude Law can guide you through the application process and provide legal advice on complex matters, such as past refusals and appeals.
