Certificate of Approval

Hey, I'm in the UK on a working holiday visa and I'm engaged to a Brit. As I understand it, I have to apply for a certificate of approval to get married. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on the...

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lindsay
New Member

Joined: 15 Aug 2007
Posts: 2

Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 3:43 pm

Hey, I'm in the UK on a working holiday visa and I'm engaged to a Brit. As I understand it, I have to apply for a certificate of approval to get married. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on the process. Is it worth it to pay a solicitor or just go it alone?

Thanks!

Linds

Amaryah
Junior Member

Joined: 11 Aug 2006
Posts: 28
Location: Bristol

Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 1:04 am

Hi there,

You shouldn't need a solicitor to get the approval. Just be certain that you follow every single detail to the letter for the entire marriage process.
While it took extremely long for them to send back the certificate of approval, it really was one of the easiest parts of the process.
Message me if you have any further questions. I was just married a year ago, so it's still fresh in the old memory.

lindsay
New Member

Joined: 15 Aug 2007
Posts: 2

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:43 pm

What sites/sources did you use for info about the marriage process? How long did it take for you to recieve your certificate of approval?

Thanks!

Shae
New Member

Joined: 07 Nov 2007
Posts: 4
Location: Edinburgh

Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:48 am

Hey Lindsay - I am looking for info too about the process to get married here. My only thing is my boyfriend is EU but is living in the UK with me so if you have any good info to pass along I would appreciate it. Good luck on your future wedding!

retromelissa
Junior Member

Joined: 16 Oct 2007
Posts: 27
Location: Cornwall

Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:05 pm

You don't need a solicitor to apply for the COA. The form is really simple and straightforward Smile

You must have been granted leave to remain (such as a WHM visa) for more than 6 months and have at least 3 months left remaining when you go to apply.

You can find the application form and guidance notes here. It is form COA.

Some more information about applying is here