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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.…
Requirements, paperwork and processes for weddings and civil partnerships overseas - registration, restrictions, fees
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…
You must bring originals of the following documents to your appointment:…
Statement setting out the CMA’s views on how the law operates in relation to contracts for wedding services affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Marriage Visitor visa - prepare supporting documents, apply, book and attend an appointment, what happens at the UK border
Find out how to convert a same-sex civil partnership into a marriage, costs, converting abroad.
This series brings together documents about places of religious worship and the solemnisation of marriages.
A notice of marriage form for British nationals seeking to marry in Poland.
Declaration confirming that there are no legal reasons why you should not be married in Italy.
Declaration for confirming that there are no legal reasons why you should not be married in Malaysia.
Includes getting married abroad, decree absolutes and looking after children
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For customers who need to post notice so they can marry or form a civil partnership at an embassy/high commission or consulate.
This guidance from the Registrar General explains the process for approving premises as venues for civil marriages and partnerships.
Certificate of no impediment (CNI) and notice of marriage (NoM) application forms for marriage in Bulgaria.
Marital status certificate for marriage in Spain.
Use form MATCF to apply for Marriage Allowance to transfer 10% of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner.
Self-declaration form for British nationals who need a certificate of custom for PACS (civil partnership) or marriage in France.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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