I want to get married/enter a civil partnership in the UK

How do I get married/enter CP in the UK?

If you are here in the UK on a student visa you can get married either in a civil ceremony (usually in a Register Office) or in a religious ceremony in your normal place of worship.  You may need to register the marriage if you get married in a religious ceremony.

Getting married in a register office

 Further information on the procedure is available at: www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/register-office

Staying in the UK on the basis of your marriage

Marrying or entering into a civil partnership with another international student will not usually affect your existing rights or status. If you want to change your status from student to dependant you will need to check whether you are eligible to do so.

If you marry a British national or someone with indefinite leave to remain you may be able to change your status if you meet new immigration rules. 

There are different rules for family members of EEA nationals.