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What British nationals need to do to get married in Japan, including what documents you need.
How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
How to get married or form a civil partnership in the UK, giving notice of marriage at a register office, visas, paying fees.
You can get married or form a civil partnership in England or Wales if…
You must apply for a visa to come to the UK to give notice, get married or…
You must decide where to have your marriage or civil partnership ceremony…
You must sign a legal statement at your local register office to say you…
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What British nationals need to do to get married in China, including what documents you need.
Check you can get a divorce, agree or disagree with a divorce application, what to do if your husband or wife lacks mental capacity.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Thailand, including what documents are needed.
Find out how to convert a same-sex civil partnership into a marriage, costs, converting abroad.
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
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.
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 This includes information from the withdrawn D191 guide.
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...
Find out what you need to do if you're coming to the UK to get married. Find out what visa to apply for, and what you need to do before you visit.
How someone in Spain can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Nigeria, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
Get a message (telegram) from the King and the Queen Consort - birthdays and anniversaries that qualify, documents you need.
How someone in Estonia can get documents united or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
As a British national, you may be asked to provide an affidavit or affirmation before local authorities as proof you are allowed to get married.
Requirements, paperwork and processes for weddings and civil partnerships overseas - registration, restrictions, fees
Married Couple's Allowance could reduce your tax bill each year you're married or in a civil partnership if one of you was born before before 6 April 1935
Documents, certificates, services available at British Embassy in Manila.
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