Needing Certificates of Approval to Marriage in UK

If you are not British or a citizen from an EEA country, or you are subject to immigration control while in the UK, you may need to apply for a Certificate of Approval from the Home Office to get married legally or to enter into a civil partnership in the UK.

If you are coming to the UK from overseas to get married or register your civil partnership, before you can give a registrar notice to marry or register your civil partnership you must have in your passport:

• fiancé(e) entry clearance.
• proposed civil partner entry clearance.
• marriage visitor entry clearance.
• civil partnership visitor entry clearance.

If you are already in the UK, before giving a registrar notice to marry or register your civil partnership you will need to:

• have settled status in the UK.
• obtain a certificate of approval.

There is no right of appeal against a refusal of a certificate of approval so it is important to get the right advice.

Talk Visa Limited advisors are experienced in advising on applications for Certificates of Approval for migrants who wish to get married in the UK. We are able to advise on all of the requirements and implications of the new House of Lords ruling on the Certificated of Approval.