The Marriage Visitor visa is for people who want to come to the UK to marry or form a civil partnership, or give notice of marriage, and then leave. It is for visitors who do not intend to settle. Those planning to live in the UK with a partner should use the Family visa route instead.
Visitors coming to the UK specifically to get married or form a civil partnership before leaving the UK.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
You can stay for up to 6 months, and the visa cannot be extended or switched into another visa from inside the UK.
No. You cannot work or study in the UK on a Marriage Visitor visa.
Yes. You must marry or register your civil partnership at a licensed venue within the 6 months your visa is valid.
You will need your passport, biometrics, and supporting evidence of your marriage or civil partnership plans and that you will leave the UK afterwards.
No. The Marriage Visitor visa only lets you come to the UK to marry or form a civil partnership and then leave; it is not for settling with your partner.
No. The Marriage Visitor visa does not allow you to bring dependants on your application; anyone travelling with you must qualify and apply separately.