Marriage Affidavit/affirmation (Form Gn7) printable pdf download

Marriage Affidavit/affirmation (Form Gn7)

AFFIDAVIT

I …………………………………………………………………

of …………………………………………………………………………

make oath and say as follows:—

(1)

A marriage is proposed to be solemnised between me

and ………………………………………………………

of …………………………………………………………

(2)

I believe that there is not any impediment by reason of kindred or alliance, or

other lawful hindrance to the above marriage.

(3)

I have for three weeks immediately preceding this date had my

usual residence within the district of the British …………………

(Consul-General, Consul or Vice-Consul) at ……………………

(4)

I am not under the age of 18 years [or I am under the age of 18 years,

but the consent of the persons whose consent to the marriage is required

by law has been obtained] or I am under the age of 18 years, but there

is no person whose consent to the marriage is required by law].

In this document the applicant swears that no impediment to marriage exists. The consular

officer does not guarantee the contents of this affirmation. It does not confirm that the marriage

will be recognised under foreign or UK law. If there are specific concerns relating to the validity

of the proposed marriage then legal advice should be sought from a suitably trained lawyer.

Nor does it confirm eligibility for entry clearance into the UK as the result of marriage to a British

national.

Sworn at ………………………………

)

this ………… day of ………… 20 …

)

before me ……………………………

………………………………………

)

at…………………………

)

(Signature of deponent)

…………………………………………

(Signature and official seal of consular officer)

Marriage Affidavit/affirmation (Form Gn7)