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2(1)For the purposes of this Schedule the qualifying condition, in relation to a person subject to immigration control, is that the person—
(a)has an entry clearance granted expressly for the purpose of enabling him to form a civil partnership in the United Kingdom,
(b)has the written permission of the Secretary of State to form a civil partnership in the United Kingdom, or
(c)falls within a class specified for the purpose of this paragraph by regulations made by the Secretary of State.
(2)“Entry clearance” has the meaning given by section 33(1) of the Immigration Act 1971.
(3)Section 25 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (c. 19) (regulations about applications for permission to marry) applies in relation to the permission referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(b) as it applies in relation to permission to marry under sections 19(3)(b), 21(3)(b) and 23(3)(b) of that Act.
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