Partner is on Tier 2 visa, we would like to get married...

[Kadian]

Reading on the UKBA and various other sites have confused me so I'm hoping someone here may be able to clarify.

I am a British citizen and my partner is a US citizen on Tier 2 visa in the UK and we plan to marry in the UK, would he have to apply for a fiance visa and then once married switch to spousal visa?

Or as a person already in the UK (in another catergory granting him permission to remain for more than 6 months) can we get married without the hassle of fiancee visa?
Maybe I'm hearing wrong bus isn't a fiance visa for those who are currently outside of the UK and wish permission to come to the UK to marry. Does this still apply even if my hubby-to-be is already in the UK????

Any help would be appreciated thanks!

[Kitty]

You can marry in the UK without further immigration permission: contact your local Register Office for details of how to book a ceremony.

After the wedding (and before his current leave expires), your husband should apply for further leave to remain as your spouse:

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... ing-in-uk/