Visitor Visa - visitor marriage certificate

[icprashanth]

Hi
I am planning to bring my brother to UK for couple of weeks.
i see in the document list that my brother needs to provide a document for Martial status.

he is married and he doesnt have any evidence for martial status.
is it necessary to submit the marriage certificate document.??

kindly advise.


thanks

prashant

[ouflak1]

Well 'necessary' is within context. He needs to demonstrate strong ties to his home country and solid reasons to return. If he says he is married and can't provide a certificate, it will certainly atleast raise an eyebrow. But there are cultures that don't necessarily require government registered certificates. It all depends on the balance of all the evidence he submits.

[vignezh]

I am guessing you are from India, (pardon me if I am wrong). If I am right, your brother could try and get an Affidavit for Marriage certificate. There are usually plenty of notary officials around the regional/high court, who would help you with this for a small charge. you can use this document as an evidence for marriage.