Is Nikah Nama under Muslim Marriage Law Acceptable Evidence?

indiansemail · Post by **indiansemail** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:40 am

Is Nikah Nama under Muslim Marriage Law Acceptable Evidence for a couple to prove their marriage while applying for a dependent Visa Under Tier 2 ICT?

safatafa · Post by **safatafa** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:51 pm

hi

if the nikahnama is in english thats fine else get it attested or get a marriage certificate in english given by the waqf society. enclose marriage pics as well that will make the case strong.

indiansemail · Post by **indiansemail** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 7:00 pm

Thanks Safatafa,

Have done so. My Nikahnama was in both languages (Urdu followed by english on the next line).

Visa application is under process. Waiting in anticipation.

Thanks Again

Post by **John** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 10:21 pm

indiansemail, for the record, in which country did the marriage take place?

Also, under the laws of that country, is it recognised as a legal marriage by that country?

indiansemail · Post by **indiansemail** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 3:49 pm

Hi John,

It was in India. In India Muslim Law is also recognised. I am not sure if things have changed in the near past.

Does anyone in the forum know?

Thanks and Regards

Post by **John** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 4:02 pm

indiansemail, it is important that you get a definite answer to that question. This is because under the terms of the UK's Foreign Marriages Act 1892 the UK recognises as a legal marriage, a marriage that happened outside the UK but which is recognised as a legal marriage in the country where it took place.

So if India recognises it as a legal marriage, then so does the UK. Conversely if India does not recognise it as a legal marriage, neither does the UK.

indiansemail · Post by **indiansemail** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:19 pm

Thanks for all your Inputs,

Got the Visa today. Documents Submitted the following documents...

NikahNama from Wakf Board
Copy of all 36 pages of my passport
Copy of COS
Maintenance Funds Letter (from A Rated Sponsor)
13 Marriage Photos
Wedding Invitation Card
Translation of Ration Card for Wifes Address Proof
Affidavit signed by notary confirming marriage and address of residence

Date Submitted 29.11.2010
Passport Sent to Bluedart: 8.12.2010
Passport Received: 9.12.2010

This board has been very helpful in the entire process of document gathering.

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Is Nikah Nama under Muslim Marriage Law Acceptable Evidence?

Is Nikah Nama under Muslim Marriage Law Acceptable Evidence?

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