Marriage Visitor visa: questions Indian applicants ask

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.

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.

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.

Apply at least 2 to 3 months before. Decisions take about 3 weeks, and UK register offices need notice at least 28 days before the ceremony, which can rise to 70 days if the Home Office investigates.

Yes, if you then leave. If you want to stay as their dependant, that is a different application under their route; we do not file work-route dependant applications, so we would point you to the right page on gov.uk.

You still need to show your own position and ties. Sponsorship is accepted, but include the sponsor's bank statements, income and a letter confirming what they will pay for.

Yes, on Standard Visitor visas, with the wedding invitation and their own funds and ties. Family members should apply separately but at the same time, with consistent information.

No. The £135 fee and any priority fee are not refunded on refusal, and there is no appeal. A refusal is also recorded, so the file should be complete before it is submitted.