Visa Success At Last!

[Moses]

Just one wee complication there - how does he get to Belgium or the Netherlands and get married without a Schengen Visa? All suggestions gratefully received.

Rapidly coming to the conclusion that I'll have to sell up and move.

Well, if it isn't possible to obtain Schengen, then just do it in South Africa

[justaguy]

Not sure what the issue is in returning back to Vietnam, and obtaining the relevant visa from there ?

Bottom line, he has already visited the UK, has followed the law and not overstayed, there is proof of a relationship, so securing the relevant visa once back in Vietnam has become quite a lot easier. Do not try to beat the system, you will most likely fail and killed off the normal avenues in the same process. Not smart.

[scottish-guy]

Well, if it isn't possible to obtain Schengen....

It's possible - but in Vietnam, not while you're in the UK on a Visitors Visa.

I don't understand the South Africa reference

[justaguy]

It's possible - but in Vietnam, not while you're in the UK on a Visitors Visa.

I don't understand the South Africa reference

I however fail to see how one could marry in any Schengen country, without being a resident.

[Moses]

I however fail to see how one could marry in any Schengen country, without being a resident.

You haven't to be local resident or resident of EU for to marry in Belgium or Netherlands - there both guys can be foreigners and still be able to marry.

I don't understand the South Africa reference

The same about South Africa (RSA) - to marry in South Africa you haven't to be resident. Both guys may be foreigners, make marriage and get marriage certificate there, then legalize it in local embassy and represent in own country.

https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...3/marriage.pdf look at point 2

Friends of mine: one of which is Russian and another one is from South Korea, had a marriage ceremony in South Africa, then they made notary apostille and now their certificate is valid in many countries under "Apostille convention"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention

[Moses]

Oh, just checked: Belgium and Netherlands closed this "hole" already.

Update: but now you are able to register partnership (and to marry from Jan 1 2019) in Austria
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-s...age_in_Austria

MARRIAGE APPLICATION
You can file your marriage application up to a maximum of six months prior to your wedding date. Once you have filed for your marriage application there may be a waiting period of between two and six weeks until you will be given a confirmed date of marriage.

If either of you is an Austrian citizen or resides in Austria (regardless of citizenship), your marriage application must be filed at the Standesamt which pertains to your residence.

If neither of you are Austrian or do not reside in Austria, your marriage application must be filed at the main registrar’s office in Vienna.

Standesamt Wien-Innere Stadt
Schlesingerplatz 4
A-1080 Vienna
Tel: +43-1-40134 08591
Email: post-a08(at)m35.magwien.gv.at

When filing for your marriage licence you must be both present in person.

If neither of you reside in Austria, in some circumstances the Registrar will waiver this requirement, however it would be advisable that this has been agreed to before you continue on with your plans for arranging your wedding in Austria.

If permission has been granted for you not to be in attendance, I would advise employing the services of a wedding planner or a legal professional to file your marriage application on your behalf.

When filing for your marriage application the registrar will require the following:

legal proof of marriageability and
any possible impediments to marriage
This is based on your declarations and the certificates and proof presented.

Please note: When filing the application, you must inform the registrar of the surnames you will using after marriage.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
All documentation is required to be original or certified copies and translated into Austrian by the relevant authorities.

Your Certificate of No Impediment / Certificate of Freedom to Marry must not be older than 6 months.

All documentation must be submitted to the Registrar at the Town Hall at least 8 to 10 weeks prior to your wedding taking place.

The following documentation for both the bride and groom is required to be presented when applying for a marriage licence in Austria.

Certificate of No Impediment / Certificate of Freedom to Marry bearing the stamp apostille
Proof of residence (council tax bill, drivers license etc)
Full passport
Photocopies of the picture page of the passports of the bride and the groom
Photocopies of the picture page of the passports for your two witnesses, listing their name, address and occupation.
Full Birth Certificate (showing mother and fathers names), bearing the stamp apostille
If you are divorced – Decree Absolute and previous Marriage Certificate.
If you are a widower – Death Certificate of previous spouse and previous Marriage Certificate.
Name Change Deed Poll Certificate – if applicable.
Adoption Certificate – if applicable.
If you are using a Wedding Planner they will organise this on your behalf. However, if you are not using a Wedding Planner you will need to make provisions to ensure your documentation is correctly submitted and lodged on time.

[bobsaigon2]

Denmark ?

http://www.getmarriedindenmark.com/faqs/

http://storbritannien.um.dk/en/trave...ed-in-denmark/

[MiniMee]

.....just checked: Belgium and Netherlands closed this "hole" already.

Thanks for the info. No one is interested in a closed hole.

[scottish-guy]

Many of us wish you'd shut yours

[arsenal]

Have you taken your young gentleman friend to see the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo?