If either of you are a non-UK national, you can get married in Scotland. You may be subject to immigration controls.
In addition to the forms you need to complete, you should also:
The Home Office may investigate your proposed marriage or civil partnership if you:
- are not a ‘relevant national’
- do not have appropriate immigration status
- do not have a relevant visa
Registrars have a duty to report any of the above to the Home Office.
Relevant nationals
A relevant national is someone who:
- is a British or Irish citizen
- has EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) settled status, or EUSS pre-settled status
- has a pending application to the EUSS made before 30 June 2021
Appropriate immigration status
This applies to someone who:
- is exempt from immigration control
- has settled status in the UK, other than EUSS settled status
‘Relevant visa
This is a visa issued for the purpose of allowing entry into the UK for the proposed marriage or civil partnership. For example, a:
- marriage visitor visa
- civil partnership visitor visa
- fiancé visitor visa or spouse visa
Documents you may need to provide
If you’ve been resident in the UK for 2 years or more, you may be asked to provide a utility bill or bank statement. This must be dated 2 years or more before the date you submit your marriage or civil partnership notice.
If you’ve been resident in the UK for less than 2 years, you should provide a Certificate Of No Impediment or your home nation’s equivalent.
