# Visa for Marriage?

**URL:** <https://discourse.settlement.org/t/visa-for-marriage/12827>\
**Category:** Daily Life\
**Created:** [March 17, 2022, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/visa-for-marriage/12827 "2022-03-17T09:11:48Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![arlinns](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/13edae/32.png) [@arlinns](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/arlinns)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2022, 9:11am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/visa-for-marriage/12827/1 "2022-03-17T09:11:48Z")

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My boyfriend, from Ireland, and I are looking to get married this year if we can. I can’t find anywhere that specifies whether or not he has to be here on a Visa in order to get married? Would we still be able to get married if he came over to visit for a short period of time, or does he need to have a valid visitor’s visa?

Thanks!

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**Author:** ![SettlementOrgMod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@SettlementOrgMod](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/SettlementOrgMod)\
**Post date:** [March 24, 2022, 1:18pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/visa-for-marriage/12827/2 "2022-03-24T13:18:48Z")

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You can find some detailed information in our **[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org)** articles [How do I get married in Ontario?](http://settlement.org/ontario/daily-life/life-events/marriage/how-do-i-get-married-in-ontario/) and [Who can get married in Ontario?](http://settlement.org/ontario/daily-life/life-events/marriage/who-can-get-married-in-ontario/)

Here is an excerpt,

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> To get married in Ontario, **you do not have to be a Canadian citizen or live in Ontario**. The first step to getting married in Ontario is to get a marriage license.

You can get married as a visitor in Ontario, but you may wish to consult a lawyer or immigration consultant regarding immigration and sponsorship pathways for your partner if you wish to live here. You may find helpful information in the [Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org) articles, [How do I find a lawyer?](https://settlement.org/ontario/legal-services/lawyers-and-other-legal-help/find-a-lawyer/how-do-i-find-a-lawyer/) and [What other kinds of legal help can I get?](https://settlement.org/ontario/legal-services/lawyers-and-other-legal-help/other-kinds-of-legal-help/what-other-kinds-of-legal-help-can-i-get/) on how to find a reputable and registered lawyer or immigration consultant.

It may also help to connect with a community resource navigator at 211 to narrow your search. [211 Ontario](https://211ontario.ca/) is a free, confidential service. Their phone service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. [Here](https://211ontario.ca/chat/) is a link to their live chat if you prefer to communicate online. Their live chat service is available Monday to Friday from 7am-9pm ET.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

Sincerely,

Your [Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org) team

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**Author:** ![devamona](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a698b9/32.png) [@devamona](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/devamona)\
**Post date:** [March 5, 2023, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/visa-for-marriage/12827/3 "2023-03-05T19:09:37Z")

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It’s been almost a year since your post was published. Which visa is the right one for getting married? Did it work out for you?

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**Author:** ![KelvinN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f07891/32.png) [@KelvinN](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/KelvinN)\
**Post date:** [February 5, 2024, 2:51pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/visa-for-marriage/12827/4 "2024-02-05T14:51:06Z")

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Your boyfriend can get married to you in Canada while visiting, without needing a specific visa. As long as he can legally enter Canada, either with a visitor’s visa or under the Visa Waiver Program, you can proceed with the marriage.