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Apply for a visa to visit the UK if you want to marry or register a civil partnership within 6 months - eligibility, documents, how to apply, how much it costs
You must apply for a Marriage Visitor visa if: you want to get married or…
You must prove that: you’re 18 or over you’re free to give notice of…
You must provide a passport or travel document. Your passport should be…
If you need a visa, you must apply online before you travel to the UK.…
How you can have a marriage annulled, the reasons you can give for annulling a marriage and the forms you will need to apply for an annulment. This includes information from the withdrawn D191 guide.
Annulment (sometimes known as ‘nullity’) is a different way of ending a…
You and your husband or wife can choose to work out: arrangements for…
You can apply to have your marriage annulled as soon as you get married.…
The other person must respond to your nullity application within 14 days,…
6 weeks after you get the conditional order or decree nisi you can apply…
If there are any errors on a marriage or civil partnership certificate you can correct the original registration with the register office or GRO - find out what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes, what...
Guidance on plan-making.
Self declaration form and accompanying notes for British nationals to get married or register a civil partnership (PACS) in France. For use in place of certificates of celibacy and custom.
What British nationals need to do to get married in China, including what documents you need.
Statement setting out the CMA’s views on how the law operates in relation to contracts for wedding services affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
How to get married or form a civil partnership in the UK, giving notice of marriage at a register office, visas, paying fees.
Order a commemorative marriage certificate for a gift or keepsake to mark a silver, ruby, golden or diamond wedding anniversary
Complete this application form to apply to register a place of religious worship for the solemnisation of marriages.
Options for amending proposals that have planning permission.
How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
Local plan examinations and the planning issues they deal with can be complex. This is intended as a short guide for those who might be participating in a local plan examination for the first time. It does not aim to...
Check out your local council's emergency plan covering major incidents like flooding, flu pandemics and transport accidents
Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.
Guidance on the fast-track process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Business plans - download free templates and get help writing a business plan
Provides further information in support of the implementation of waste planning policy.
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