UK tourist visa - Marriage certificate

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I am from India, planning to travel to UK for tourism with my wife. I read somewhere that laminated documents cause issue. Our marriage certificate is laminated. Will it be fine with VFS while scanning? Also, the marriage certificate is in both local language and English. Which means I need not provide any translation doc, right?



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I've had important documents such as a birth certificate laminated before and it did cause problems. It should be accepted as it doesn't have to be stamped or anything. If you want to get a copy as laminated documents make it really hard to detect important security features.

On a side note I found this on the UK GOV website relating to a passport application:

IPS regional offices have a very small percentage of applications supported by laminated documents. Documents that are laminated are usually birth certificates, marriage certificates and naturalisation/registration certificates.

IPS examiners cannot be sure that the laminated documents submitted with an application are genuine.

Major concerns regarding laminated documents are that watermarks cannot be easily distinguished, nor can the quality of the paper be felt, and with naturalisation/registration certificate the security features such as the heat reactive number cannot be utilised.

Laminated documents must not be accepted in support of passport applications, unless in cases covered by the exceptions shown below. Examiners must request unlaminated versions of the documents submitted.

Whilst that is relating to passports it shows the UK can be strict on laminated documents so it might be better to request a un-laminated copy.




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Is marriage certificate required for UK tourist 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.

Can I get married while on tourist visa?

Getting Married on a Tourist VisaYes, you can get married in the U.S. while on a B-1/B-2 tourist visa or a visa waiver program. However, coming to the U.S. as a visitor with the sole purpose of getting married and then filing for adjustment of status is considered fraud.

Can I bring my wife to the UK on tourist visa?

Your friend or family member can apply for a visitor visa so they can visit you in the UK. Visitor visas are usually for up to 6 months.

What documents do I need for UK visitor visa?

What Are the Required Documents for a UK Visa?
  • UK visa application form. ...
  • Two photographs. ...
  • Your Valid Passport. ...
  • Proof you have the financial means to cover the living costs while in the UK. ...
  • Proof of accommodation. ...
  • Detailed travel itinerary. ...
  • Tuberculosis Test Results. ...
  • Biometric information.




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