Planning to Marry or Become Civil Partners in the UK
Important Guidelines
Eligibility
If you're arriving in the UK with plans to marry or become civil partners within 6 months, please note that you won't be allowed to work or study during this period.
Next Steps After Marriage/Civil Partnership
Once married or partnered, you'll need to apply for an extension of your stay in the UK. Approval of this application grants you the rights to work or study.
Proving Your Relationship
You've been living together in a relationship for at least 2 years at the time of application.
To validate your relationship, submit evidence that is:
Issued by:
Government, bank, landlord, utility provider, or medical professional.
Purpose
Confirms your relationship status (e.g., cohabitation, shared expenses, marriage, or civil partnership).
Age
Must be less than 4 years old.
Additional Requirements:
Beyond proving your relationship status, you must also:
Language Proficiency
Have a good knowledge of English.
Financial Independence
Be able to financially support yourself and any dependants.
Special Considerations:
If you don't meet the standard requirements, you may still qualify for a visa or an extension under certain conditions:
Acceptable Documents
- Marriage or civil partnership certificate.
- Tenancy agreement, utility, or council tax bills showing shared address or expenses.
- Joint bank statement or one showing the same address.
- Medical letters confirming cohabitation.
Alternative Evidence (if standard documents are unavailable):
- One-off bills (e.g., vet fees, home repairs).
- Voter registration letters for the same address.
- Student finance documents confirming shared address.
For Couples Not Living Together:
Provide evidence of:
- Regular communication.
- Financial support for each other.
- Joint care for any children.
- Shared experiences, like vacations or attending events together.
Visa Duration
Initial Stay
You can initially stay for up to 2 years and 9 months.
Fiancés
If applying as a fiancé, fiancée, or proposed civil partner, your stay is limited to 6 months.
Extension
- Post-marriage or partnership, you can apply to extend your stay for another 2 years and 6 months.
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Next Steps
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