Standard Visitor Visa · sub-route
Marriage Visitor visa
£135 · marry in UK, then leave
Sourced from GOV.UK · Updated April 2026The short answer
Marriage Visitor visa is one way to qualify for the Standard Visitor Visa. The core rules of the Standard Visitor Visa apply — the specifics that set this route apart are below.
£135Application fee from
—IHS per year
Up to 6 monthsInitial leave
—To settlement (ILR)
Who qualifies for this route
- Coming to UK to marry or form a civil partnership
- Must leave the UK afterwards — cannot switch to family visa on this route
Good to know
Switch to fiancé(e) visa BEFORE travelling if you intend to stay in the UK after marriage.
Other Standard Visitor Visa sub-routes
Standard Visitor (6 months)
£135 · single visit up to 6 months
ViewElectronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
£20 · visa-free nationals · multiple visits
ViewLong-term Visitor — 2 years
£475 · multiple visits over 2 years
ViewLong-term Visitor — 5 years
£848 · multiple visits over 5 years
ViewLong-term Visitor — 10 years
£1,059 · multiple visits over 10 years
ViewSource: GOV.UK — Marriage Visitor visa · Last verified April 2026
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