Telephone Nikkah

[knowledge_seeker]

Hi,

I am on ILR. I have plans to do nikah over the phone next month, register the nikah certificate and submit my spouse visa application along with nikah certifcate and other necessary documents. My question:

Will that telephonic nikkah be acceptable for British Embassy?

Waiting for the reply.

Many thanks

[0zzy1]

Hi,

I am on ILR. I have plans to do nikah over the phone next month, register the nikah certificate and submit my spouse visa application along with nikah certifcate and other necessary documents. My question:

Will that telephonic nikkah be acceptable for British Embassy?

Waiting for the reply.

Many thanks

No it won't be acceptable as they require you to meet your spouse in person and also require evidence of this i.e Wedding photos, Engagement photos, honeymoon photos etc.

[Amber]

Hi,

I am on ILR. I have plans to do nikah over the phone next month, register the nikah certificate and submit my spouse visa application along with nikah certifcate and other necessary documents. My question:

Will that telephonic nikkah be acceptable for British Embassy?

Waiting for the reply.

Many thanks

The formal validity of a telephone marriage is to be determined according to the laws of the countries in which both parties are physically present when the marriage takes place. Therefore, a telephone marriage celebrated whilst one of the parties is in the United Kingdom will not be valid as telephone marriages are not valid in this country.

In cases where the UK-based sponsor was overseas when a telephone marriage took place and the laws of both countries recognise such marriages, we cannot deny that the marriage is valid. Enquiries about the marriage laws of other countries may be referred to Policy.

See here.

[knowledge_seeker]

Thanks Guys for your reply. I am engaged to her. We have met quite a few times. We have photos of engagement together. Do we stand any chance?

[Amber]

Hi,

I am on ILR. I have plans to do nikah over the phone next month, register the nikah certificate and submit my spouse visa application along with nikah certifcate and other necessary documents. My question:

Will that telephonic nikkah be acceptable for British Embassy?

Waiting for the reply.

Many thanks

The formal validity of a telephone marriage is to be determined according to the laws of the countries in which both parties are physically present when the marriage takes place. Therefore, a telephone marriage celebrated whilst one of the parties is in the United Kingdom will not be valid as telephone marriages are not valid in this country.

In cases where the UK-based sponsor was overseas when a telephone marriage took place and the laws of both countries recognise such marriages, we cannot deny that the marriage is valid. Enquiries about the marriage laws of other countries may be referred to Policy.

See here.