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United Kingdom Marriage Visitor

5 facts quoted from the official source

Come to the UK to marry, form a civil partnership or give notice without settling.

Route type
Short stay & visit
Can bring
partner, de facto partner
from the official record
Requirements
2
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Qualifying family relationshipThe applicant must intend a genuine marriage or civil partnership and must not use this route to settle.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementThe applicant must provide a valid passport or other travel document that establishes identity and nationality.
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsWork and ordinary study are not permitted on the Marriage Visitor route.
Family

Who you can bring

partnerde facto partner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingPermission is for a visit of up to six months.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to United Kingdom?
The official source states: Come to the UK to marry, form a civil partnership or give notice without settling.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: partner, de facto partner.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.uk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 5 points against the official source; 5 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.ukLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this United Kingdom government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other short stay & visit routes to United Kingdom

2 other short stay & visit routes to United Kingdom.

Electronic Travel AuthorisationStandard Visitor
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Short stay & visit routes in other countries

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