Applying for UK Visa - what documents can I submit in lieu of marriage certificate?
My wife and I got married but have not yet been able to get the marriage certificate made in India (Indian citizens).
We are planning to travel to the UK in March 2018. In our individual applications, we mentioned each other as our spouses and included all requested details (name, date of birth, passport number). Now the checklist is requesting for a marriage certificate.
- Is this going to be a problem? We are both working so neither is dependent on the spouse.
- What document/s can I submit in lieu of the marriage certificate?
- I don't think we have enough time to postpone the visa appointment and get the certificate in time - or is this the only way out?
I would really appreciate any help and my apologies if this is a duplicate question. I could not find any query similar to this. Many thanks in advance.
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Is marriage certificate mandatory for UK visa?
Providing your marriage certificate is mandatory, but it is not enough evidence on its own to prove that a relationship is genuine and subsisting. Despite the Home Office stating this, they do not provide further guidance on additional evidence needed for a successful application.Do we need to submit original documents for UK spouse visa?
For most UK visa applications, UKVI still expect you to have the original documents in your possession, although these are not routinely sent to UKVI. The default position now \u2013 for both in-country and entry clearance \u2013 is electronic submission and self-uploading of documents.Can I get married in the UK without a marriage visa?
If you do not have a marriage visitor visa or family visaYou can still give notice of your intention to get married or form a civil partnership but the immigration authorities at the Home Office will be told.How can I prove my marriage UK?
How to prove your relationship is 'genuine and subsisting' for a UK spouse visa?After Submitting and Paying for your fees what to do next
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