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Immigration Requirements for Marriage

New Immigration rules for getting married in the UK were introduced on 1 February 2005.

People being married are now required to provide proof that they have satisfied immigration requirements or provide proof of their nationality in addition to any other relevant documents listed in the “Marriage in Scotland” leaflet. Persons subject to Immigration Controls Any person subject to immigration control will have to satisfy one of the three following immigration eligibility requirements:

  1. They must hold a valid marriage visa or entry clearance as a fiancé(e) or marriage visitor (this visa must be VALID when submitting notice, post-dated visas are not acceptable).
  2. They have a Home Office Certificate of Approval
  3. They have settled status in the United Kingdom

Proof that these requirements have been met must be submitted to the Registrar when you lodge your marriage notice forms. For further details see the “Getting Married in the United Kingdom” booklet issued by the Home Office.

Persons not subject to Immigration Controls
If you are a British citizen, a national of a country in the European Economic Area or you have a certificate of entitlement giving you the right of abode in the UK, you are not affected by the new rules. However, you will be required to provide evidence of your nationality when serving notice of your intention to marry.

British Citizens
If you were born in the UK prior to 1 January 1983 then it may normally be assumed that British citizenship was acquired automatically and your birth certificate is sufficient proof of your nationality.

If you were born in the UK after 1 January 1983 your nationality is dependent on the immigration or nationality status of your parents at the time of your birth. You should provide your passport when serving notice of your intention to marry as evidence of your nationality.  If you are not in possession of a passport please contact the Registration Office for advice.

If you were born outside the UK but have acquired British Citizenship, you must produce your naturalisation/registration certificate or a full British passport.

EEA Nationals
If you are a national from one of the EEA states (or Switzerland) below the registrar will need to see your passport.

Austria; Belgium; Cyprus; Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Iceland; Republic of Ireland; Italy; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Malta; Netherlands; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; United Kingdom  (UK nationals need only supply a passport if born in the UK on or after 1 January 1983).

Useful Contacts
Certificates of Marriage Approval issued by Home Office, Immigration and Nationality Directorate
Tel:  0870 606 7766 (General Enquiries)
Tel:  0870 241 0645 (Application Form)
www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk

UKvisas
Tel:  00 44 (0)20 7008 8438 (General Enquiries)
Tel:  00 44 (0)20 7008 8308 (Application Form)
www.ukvisas.gov.uk

 

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