Applicants must apply for a Marriage Visitor Visa if they want to get married, register for a civil partnership in the UK or want to give notice of a marriage or civil partnership in the UK.
This visa would be perfect for applicants with a specific desire to get married in a romantic Scottish castle! Both parties to the marriage are required to leave the UK at the end of their visa.
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
SERVICE NAME | PROCESSING TIME | SERVICE FEE |
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Fully Managed Visa Application Service | 60 days | US$799.00 |
GOVERNMENT FEES AND PROCESSING TIME
MARRIAGE VISITOR VISA | OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) | INSIDE THE UK (FLR) |
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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