Hello, I'm Marian

[sweet_mazza]

Hi,

I just want to clarify about this condition:

- evidence that you intend to marry or register your civil partnership within a reasonable time (usually 6 months)

since we dont have the exact date yet cos we need to wait for the visa to be approved, what evidence or documents does we need to provide? Is it something from the civil registry need to provide? Thank you.

[Terpe]

Hi,

I just want to clarify about this condition:

- evidence that you intend to marry or register your civil partnership within a reasonable time (usually 6 months)

since we dont have the exact date yet cos we need to wait for the visa to be approved, what evidence or documents does we need to provide? Is it something from the civil registry need to provide? Thank you.

It's actually impossible to prove an intention, and likewise no concrete evidence can be provided. Even receipts for a wedding dress and ring do not prove an intention.

UKBA don't say much about this but anyway for completeness here's what they do say - What evidence is required of marriage arrangements?

At first sight it appears that it's not at all helpful. In a way that's deliberate.

To be honest it's very closely connected to the relationship itself and if the ECO believes it's genuine and subsisting

If they believe the relationship is genuine then they usually believe a marriage will take place.

Of itself, any kind booking at a Register Office or church is not proof that a marriage will take place.

However the ECO can reasonably expect that couple will have made some tentative plans for the wedding.
Any evidence at all, however small, that's available to show that wedding arrangements have been discussed / shared or are in hand will help in this respect.

Think about including any facebook messages, e-mails or texts that specifically refer to wedding plans:-

- Where and when
- Rings, dress, cake, catering, reception
- Guests, invitations
- Any quotations relating to wedding arrangements (just demonstrates that the couple have some intention)

Also try to establish a communication chain between you and the registry office inquiring about setting a wedding date.
Give them when you intend to get married and they will tell you that you both physically have to be there to set a date.
Reply back for instructions and info and they will email you back a price list and what you have to do. Could all be done by e-mail

Hope this gives some ideas for you.