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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 to hire a court in the UK for filming, events and wedding receptions.
How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
Limousines must be run by a licensed operator unless they're being hired out without a driver - licensing, private hire vehicle, public service vehicle
Guidance and support on coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wales.
Complete this application form to apply to register a place of religious worship for the solemnisation of marriages.
We are seeking views on whether to relax licensing hours across England and Wales to mark the wedding of Prince Henry and Meghan Markle on 19 May 2018.
A series of thank-you letters written by the Home Secretary Theresa May to Metropolitan Police officers, commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson, commander…
How to get a licence (grant of approval) to hold a civil marriage or civil partnership in your venue, and what requirements or conditions to follow
Includes getting married abroad, decree absolutes and looking after children
How someone in Spain can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
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
Apply for an emergency travel document if you're outside the UK and have not got a valid British passport - apply online, how to apply, fee, timings
Get a message (telegram) from the King and the Queen Consort - birthdays and anniversaries that qualify, documents you need.
How to get a licence to hold a civil marriage or civil partnership in your venue, and what requirements to follow
The official UK government website for data and insights on COVID-19.
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