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UK Marriage Visa

The Marriage Visa is for people who are married to or in a civil partnership with a UK citizen or permanent resident. UK citizens and permanent residents are able to apply to sponsor their spouses or partners for a marriage visa.

Dependent children can also be included on Marriage Visa applications.

 Check your eligibility for a UK Marriage Visa

Marriage Visa Requirements

• The sponsor and the applicant must be legally married to each other / in a civil partnership with each other
• They must have met each other
• They must intend to live together
• The applicant must be able to support him/herself, or be supported by their partner, without access to public funds
• There must be adequate accommodation in place

Conditions of the Marriage Visa

• Applicants who wish to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) are required to hold the Married Visa for a total of 60 months, with a renewal at 33 months, before they become eligible to apply for ILR.

 Do you qualify for a Marriage Visa? Find out with the free online visa assessment.