Visiting Northern Ireland to form a civil partnership

You can visit Northern Ireland to form a civil partnership. But, if you are a citizen of a country that is not a member of the European Economic Area, you must apply for a visa before you travel.

Visas and immigration

More information can be obtained from the UK Border Agency or the Immigration and Nationality Enquiry Bureau.

• Getting married or registering a civil partnership in the United Kingdom - UK Border Agency website

• phone: 0870 606 7766

Please note that whatever your individual circumstances, if you do not get a visa and/or certificate of approval the registrar will not be able to accept your notice of civil partnership.