What type of marriage certificate does the Home Office accept?

Posted on September 7, 2022

Hi I want to ask if I can use an Islamic organisation marriage certificate to apply as a dependent on my husband's student visa in uk?

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Thank you for your enquiry.

The Home Office does not typically recognise religious marriages such as the one you have stated. Normally you would need to have the marriage registered to avoid any issues with your dependent application.

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