Advice on indian court marriage for british citizen

antrad wrote:Hello,

I am a British citizen and intend to marry an Indian citizen in India. I've gone through all the questions in the forum and couldn't find the exact answer I was looking for. Would appreciate it, if someone answers my queries outlined below.

1. Is Indian marriage certificate sufficient for proof of marriage? Should I get the marriage registered in British embassy as well?

YES AS LONG AS ITS AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT USED FOR REGISTERING MARRIAGES IN THE LAND.YOU DONT NEED TO REGSITER YOUR MARRIAGE AT THE BHC IN INDIA

2. Thinking of having a court marriage in advance to quicken the visa process. Is this OK?

NO PROBLEM AS LONG AS ITS LEGAL AND YOU CAN PROVIDE MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE AT TIME YOU APPLY.

3. What is the application form required for my spouse to apply for visa

VAF4A COMPLETED ONLINE HERE
https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/

AND VAF4A APPENDIX 2 PRINTED OFF AND HAND FILLED

4. Should my spouse maintain funds in her bank account in India, for visa purpose

THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT FOR YOUR SPOUSE TO HAVE SAVINGS OR PRODUCE BANK STATEMENTS FROM INDIA. YOU HAVE TO DO IT FROM THE UK
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