# Marriage Visitor visa: a worked example from Punjab with real numbers

One Marriage Visitor visa file from Punjab worked through line by line: the applicant, the figures in pounds and rupees, and what the officer decided.

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

## The file
Example: a Mohali software engineer marrying in Birmingham before moving to Dubai

**The situation.** Simran Kaur, 29, is a fictional software engineer in Mohali earning ₹14.4 lakh a year. Her fiancé Karan is a British citizen whose parents live in Birmingham, and the couple have accepted jobs in Dubai starting March 2027. They want the Anand Karaj and the civil registration in Birmingham in December 2026, with notice booked at the register office for her second day in the UK. Her employer has approved 28 days of leave with a return date, her savings have stayed around ₹6.5 lakh for a year, and Karan's parents will pay for the wedding from their own statements. She applies in September, 95 days before the wedding date.

| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Visa fee | £135, about ₹17,865 |
| Salary on Form 16, FY 2025-26 | ₹14,40,000 |
| Savings balance held over 6 months | ₹6,50,000 |
| Her trip cost (flight ₹78,000, 4 weeks of spending ₹1,20,000) | ₹1,98,000 |
| Wedding cost paid by Karan's parents, shown on their statements | £9,000, about ₹11,90,970 |
| Approved leave with return date on the employer letter | 28 days |
| Register office notice period before the ceremony | 28 days minimum, up to 70 days if referred |
| Days between application and wedding date | 95 |
| Decision time (priority at £500, about ₹66,165, not chosen) | 3 weeks after biometrics |

**Outcome.** The visa is granted for 6 months. The wedding plan is documented with the notice booking, the Dubai offer letters give a clear reason to leave, and her own income and savings cover the stay. The same file would have been refused under V 4.2 if Karan lived in the UK and the chat history talked about starting married life in Birmingham, because the officer would read the visit as settlement by another name. It would also have failed if a previous marriage had ended only by a panchayat decision rather than a court decree.

## The Home Office charges behind the figures
| Charge | GBP | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage or Civil Partnership Visitor, up to 6 months application fee | £135 | ₹17,865 |
| Priority service (optional) (optional) | £500 | ₹66,165 |
| Super priority service (optional) (optional) | £1,000 | ₹1,32,330 |
| VFS user-pay centre appointment (optional) (optional) | £76.50 | ₹10,123 |
| UK Visa Desk all-in filing price, GST included |  | ₹4,999 |
| Required Home Office charges plus our filing price | £135 | ₹22,864 |

Fees effective 8 April 2026, verified 2026-10-08; converted at 132.33 INR per GBP (2026-10-08). Pass-through charges paid on gov.uk.

## 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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