# Marriage Visitor visa eligibility for Indian applicants, 2026

Who qualifies for the Marriage Visitor visa from India, the thresholds that apply in 2026 and the tools to check before you pay.

Source: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/marriage-visitor-visa/eligibility · Updated 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024 · UK Visa Desk, a brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited, Patiala, India. WhatsApp +91 91155 80911, Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.

- You intend to marry, form a civil partnership or give notice within 6 months of arriving in the UK
- The marriage or civil partnership will be legally valid in the UK, and you are both 18 or over
- You will leave the UK at the end of the visit and will not make it your main home (Appendix V 4.2)
- You can support yourself and pay for the wedding and return travel without working or public funds (V 4.3)
- You are not planning to live in the UK with a British or settled partner after the wedding
- You have booked or can show a plan for the register office notice, which needs at least 28 days before the ceremony
- No Part 9 suitability issues such as a previous overstay, breach or false document

## FAQ
**Can I marry in the UK on a Standard Visitor visa?**
No. Giving notice of marriage or marrying is not allowed on a Standard Visitor visa. Doing so can lead to a refusal of future applications. Use the Marriage Visitor visa, or the Fiancé visa if you will stay.

**Can I stay in the UK with my spouse after the wedding?**
No. The Marriage Visitor visa cannot be switched to a Partner visa inside the UK. You must leave and apply for the Partner visa from India, meeting the £29,000 income rule and A1 English.

**How is this different from the Fiancé visa?**
The Fiancé visa (£2,064) is for people who will settle with a British or settled partner and switch to the Partner visa after marrying. The Marriage Visitor visa (£135) is for a wedding followed by departure. Choosing the wrong one wastes the fee.

Full guide: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/marriage-visitor-visa.md

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