Marriage Visitor Visa Basic Requirements
To qualify for a Marriage Visitor visa, the following requirements must be met.
- Applicants must be 18 years or over;
- Applicants must be in a genuine relationship;
- Applicants must be free to give notice of marriage or enter into a civil partnership in the UK within 6 months or arrival;
- Applicants must intend to visit the UK for less than 6 months and intend to leave at the end of their visit;
- Applicants must be able to support themselves without working or recourse to public funds;
- Applicants must be able to meet the cost of return or onward journey.
Marriage Visitor Visa Entitlements
This visa entitles holders to visit the UK for up to a maximum of six (6) months allowing them to marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK during the six (6) month period.
What are the Processing Time and Costs?
OUR FEES
Choose from either a fully managed service for peace of mind, or a purchase an in-depth application guide to help you manage your own visa application with minimal difficulites. Click below for a more detailed overview of what is included in the fees.
SERVICE DETAILS These services include: |
FULLY MANAGED APPLICANT US$799 |
Consultations |
Unlimited |
Online support |
Unlimited |
Stage 1 - Personalised Assessment
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A detailed assessment of your personal circumstances to see if you meet the visa requirements |
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Advice about any factors that may increase the likelihood of the application being successful |
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Recommendations of alternative visa types more aligned with your personal circumstances |
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A personalised assessment summary for your own records and to use for future reference. |
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Step-by-step advice on collecting necessary supporting documents so that you don't miss any important details. |
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Stage 2 - Pre-application Preparation
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Your migration consultant working with you to ensure you obtain and provide the necessary documents |
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A detailed check of all the supporting evidence you provide; ensuring the basic requirements can be satisfied |
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A personal consultation with you to prepare your application; making certain that all information is thorough. |
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Assistance with completing the required application forms to make sure that all your forms are filled in accurately. |
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A Practical guide to United Kingdom with relevant information to help you settle into your new life with ease. |
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A customised in-depth visa application guide designed to help you manage your visa application with minimal difficulties. |
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Stage 3 - Visa Application Submission
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A final review of your draft application forms and all the necessary documentation to ensure your application is complete |
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A supporting letter written to relevant Government authorities (where required). |
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Preparation and guidance on submitting your application to the relevant Responsible United Kingdomn Authorities |
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Advice on what to expect after the visa application is submitted. |
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Stage 4 - Visa Application Processing
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Detailed advice at each stage of the application processing |
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Your migration consultant closely monitoring the progress of your application until the Government authorities reach a decision and providing you with regular updates. |
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Your migration consultant dealing with and responding to Government requests on your behalf. |
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Stage 5 - Post Government Decision
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Notifying you of the results of your application once a decision has been made |
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Guidance on best practices and future options on the next phase of your journey. |
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GOVERNMENT FEES AND PROCESSING TIME
MARRIAGE VISITOR VISA |
OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) |
INSIDE THE UK (FLR) |
Government Main Application Fee |
£93 |
£1033 |
Government Partner Application Fee |
£93 |
£1033 |
Government Child Application Fee |
£93 |
£1033 |
Processing Time |
1-3 weeks |
1-8 weeks |
* All fees and processing time are obtained from government sources