Marriage Visitor Visa

The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you travel.

Example: You can apply from 16 March if you plan to travel on 15 June.

You can use this visa to visit the UK for up to 6 months.

You must prove that you’re:

●     18 or over

●     free to give notice of marriage, to marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK within 6 months of your arrival

●     in a genuine relationship

●     visiting the UK for less than 6 months

●     leaving the UK at the end of your visit

●     able to support yourself without working or help from public funds, or that you can be supported and housed by relatives or friends

●     able to meet the cost of the return or onward journey

●     a current passport or other valid travel identification

●     proof that you can support yourself during your trip, for example bank statements or payslips for the last 6 months

●     proof of your future plans for the relationship, for example documents to show where you’ll live

●     details of where you intend to stay and your travel plans – you shouldn’t pay for accommodation or travel until you get your visa

You can also supply the following to support your application:

●     details of the marriage or civil partnership and proof that you’ve paid money for some of its costs

●     proof that you’re planning to get married in the UK, for example a booking confirmation or emails between you and the venue

If you’ve been married before, you’ll need
to show proof that you’re free to marry or enter into a civil partnership
again, for example a:

●     decree absolute

●     death certificate of a previous partner

You’ll need to provide a certified translation of any documents that aren’t in English or Welsh.

You may need to provide additional documents depending on your circumstances.