# Marriage Visitor visa: questions Indian applicants ask

Answers to the questions Indian applicants ask the desk about the Marriage Visitor visa, from bank statements to reapplying after a refusal.

Source: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/marriage-visitor-visa/faq · 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.

**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.

**How long before the wedding should I apply?**
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.

**My partner is on a Skilled Worker or Student visa in the UK. Can we marry on this visa?**
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.

**Do I need to show funds if my partner's family is paying for the wedding?**
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.

**Can my parents come for the wedding?**
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.

**Is the fee refunded if refused?**
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.

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

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