United Kingdom Marriage Visa Document Guide

Party to the Apostille Convention. The apostille is issued by the FCDO (Foreign Office).

📋 Required Documents

Marriage Certificate

Apostille required

Birth certificate

With apostille

Criminal record certificate

Within 6 months of issuance

Passport copy

Copy of all pages

Photo (3.5×4.5cm)

Taken within the last 6 months

Marriage Certificate

Party to the Apostille Convention. The apostille is issued by the FCDO (Foreign Office).

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The marriage certificate is issued by the GRO (General Register Office) or a local register office

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Apostille from the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)

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English documents mean less translation burden

1
Register Marriage
Register the marriage with the local authority in United Kingdom and obtain a marriage certificate
2
Obtain Apostille
Obtain an apostille from the local apostille authority (it varies by country: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, courts, local government, etc.)
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Korean Translation & Notarization
Translation by a certified translator, followed by notarization at a notary office in Korea
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Prepare Visa Application Documents
Prepare additional documents such as a criminal record certificate, passport copy, and photos
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Embassy or Immigration Submission
Processing time varies depending on the competent authority and the time of filing, so it must be confirmed individually.

Q. Where do I get the apostille?

A. It is issued by the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office). Online applications are available.

Q. Do English documents also need translation?

A. Please confirm in advance with the Korean Embassy whether English documents are accepted. In some cases, no translation is needed.

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