i came to uk with visitor visa. can i get married in uk?

[shuaiyuting]

Hello,

I know I'm asking a stupid question, but please help me!! My boyfriend, British citizen, and I have been together for 2 years. I came to UK as a visitor. Can we just go to registry office and get married? Do I need any document or visa to get married in UK? Thank you so much!!

[batleykhan]

No you cant. It is not that simple.

I am afraid you have to return to your country and apply for a fiance visa from there following the correct procedures

[Casa]

There may be some confusion here. You can marry in the UK now as a visitor as the requirement for a Certificate of Approval to marry from the Home Office has been withdrawn. However, after the wedding you'll have to return to your home country to apply for a Spouse visa if you intend to settle here as Batleykhan has advised.

[Greenie]

Whilst I agree that you no longer require a certificate of approval i would be wary of saying that there will be no problems with you marrying on a visit visa especially considering that one of the requirements you had to meet to obtain the visit visa was to show that you do not have an intention to enter a marriage during your visit 41(x)).

If you therefore do marry whilst on your visit you could then face problems when you apply for your spouse visa that you have previously made false representations to obtan a prior visa/entry clearance.

[shuaiyuting]

Thank you all! I think I'll get a fiance visa then come back to get married.

[batleykhan]

I was thinking on the same lines as Greenie. that is why I suggest you return back to your country and apply from there rather than the other way round