1. Overview
You can apply for a Marriage Visitor visa if:
you want to get married or register a civil partnership in the UK
you’re not planning to stay or settle in the UK after your marriage or civil partnership
you meet the other eligibility requirements
How long it takes to get a visa
You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to the UK.
You should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.
You can check the guide processing times to find out how long getting a visa might take in your country.
Fees
It costs £83 to apply.
How long you can stay
You can use this visa to visit the UK for 6 months.
What you can and can’t do
You can use this visa to marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK:
within 6 months of your arrival
in any location licensed for this purpose
You can’t:
get public funds
bring in family members (‘dependants’) - they must apply separately
live in the UK for extended periods through frequent visits
extend your visa or switch to another visa
work or carry out any business
do a course of study
come to the UK specifically for private medical treatment