Hi,

If you intend to marry in the UK you would have to return to NZ and apply for Marriage Visitor ,as you do not intend to stay in the UK.


"From 1 February 2005, non-EEA foreign nationals who are subject to UK immigration control who wish to marry in the United Kingdom will need to follow new procedures.

They must either:

Hold entry clearance as a fiancé(e) or marriage visitor, or

Hold a Home Office certificate of approval, or

Be a person with settled status in the UK (e.g. indefinite leave to remain)

People who are subject to immigration control will also be required to give notice to marry to a registrar at one of a number of designated register offices throughout the UK. More information can be found on the Home Office website:

Therefore, non-visa nationals (including New Zealand nationals) will no longer be allowed to enter the UK as a visitor and be able to get married there, unless they hold relevant prior entry clearance, a Home Office Certificate of approval or have settled status in the UK. This applies whether or not you intend to remain in the UK after the marriage has taken place."


I have no knowledge of NZ rules.

 

Good luck with your church wedding