marriage to an indian in the UK

miss kaur · Dec 24th, 2007, 21:33

After a lot of searching on the net, this site is the closest I could find to answering my questions, although this looks more like a site for travel in India!

Anyway, somebody may have some answers so here we go...

I am a UK citizen, born here, with parents of Indian origin. My partner who I have known for 3 years now is an Indian citizen, and has been studying in the UK for 5 years now.

I would like to know what the procedure is for me to marry an Indian citizen who is here on a student visa, if anybody could shed some light on the situation please!!!

thank you very much

Miss Kaur.

Mykey · Dec 24th, 2007, 22:00

I have found some information on the UK Border & Immigration website here: http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/vis...ettingmarried/
Your partner might need a certificate of approval, details of which are here: http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/vis...ateofapproval/
Good luck.

The_Londoner · Jan 7th, 2008, 14:37

From what I understand, marrying an Indian citizen in the UK makes life a little easier for him to get a residency.. However, he will still have to go back to India to apply for a change of VISA. You will have to have documents to show that you can support him in the UK. As per previous IM, Homeoffice site is best for information.

Nick-H · Jan 7th, 2008, 22:08

My understanding is that you can not marry a foreign citizen in UK unless their visa specifically allows it.

For example, even if you apply for non-settlement (ie tourist) visa, you have to state that you plan to marry in UK, and cannot do so unless the visa so states.

UK visas site is the horse's mouth!

Dec 24th, 2007, 21:33	#1
miss kaur miss kaur Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: england Posts: 1	marriage to an indian in the UK After a lot of searching on the net, this site is the closest I could find to answering my questions, although this looks more like a site for travel in India! Anyway, somebody may have some answers so here we go... I am a UK citizen, born here, with parents of Indian origin. My partner who I have known for 3 years now is an Indian citizen, and has been studying in the UK for 5 years now. I would like to know what the procedure is for me to marry an Indian citizen who is here on a student visa, if anybody could shed some light on the situation please!!! thank you very much Miss Kaur.

Jan 7th, 2008, 22:08	#4
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,748	My understanding is that you can not marry a foreign citizen in UK unless their visa specifically allows it. For example, even if you apply for non-settlement (ie tourist) visa, you have to state that you plan to marry in UK, and cannot do so unless the visa so states. UK visas site is the horse's mouth! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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Dec 24th, 2007, 22:00	#2
Mykey Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bandra & Docklands Posts: 26	I have found some information on the UK Border & Immigration website here: http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/vis...ettingmarried/ Your partner might need a certificate of approval, details of which are here: http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/vis...ateofapproval/ Good luck.

Jan 7th, 2008, 14:37	#3
The_Londoner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 289	From what I understand, marrying an Indian citizen in the UK makes life a little easier for him to get a residency.. However, he will still have to go back to India to apply for a change of VISA. You will have to have documents to show that you can support him in the UK. As per previous IM, Homeoffice site is best for information.

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