Can I change my name and still use my old passport?

Citizens: United States Citizens who change their name due to marriage, divorce, or because of any other circumstance may travel using your United States passport or other Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative approved document in your prior name provided you bring proof of your name progression such as; a marriage ...


What happens to my passport if I change my name?

Changing your name in your passport. If you have changed your name by marriage or divorce, you may apply for a new passport to be issued in your new name, using form DS-82 or DS-5504. If you have changed your name any other way, you must apply using form DS-11, Click here for instructions.

Can I change my name without changing my passport?

Answer: American citizens are required to travel with a passport that has their current legal name. If your name changed due to marriage then you need to apply for a passport name change before you travel. If your passport was issued less than a year ago, there is no fee.


Should I renew my passport before or after I change my name?

If you legally had a name change, you should change all your identification documents. That will include your passport so you can travel without any issues.

Can you still use a passport with maiden name?

Passport has your maiden name: what you should know

It's not illegal for your official documents, such as your passport, to bear your old name – whether maiden or whatever legal name you used pre marriage. Neither are you obligated to get a new passport if your name has changed.


Can you travel with your old passport after name change?



Can you use old passport when married?

Get a new passport before the ceremony

You can apply for a passport in your new name up to 3 months before your marriage or civil partnership ceremony. Your old passport will be cancelled. Your new passport is 'post-dated' - you cannot use it before the ceremony.

Does passport get renewed when name changed?

To change your name in the passport, you have to apply for "Re-issue" of passport. To check the complete list of documents to be submitted along with the application form, please click on "Documents Advisor" link on Home page.

How much time does it take for name change in passport?

It usually takes around 3 weeks to 1 month but it can vary based on other situations. Also, you have to pay a standard 1500 Rupees fee for reissuing your passport or for the passport name change.


How long does it take to renew a passport with a name change?

Unfortunately, the passport name change process takes several weeks. Applications can take up to six weeks for standard processing or up to three weeks if expedited. Expedited Service (two to three weeks) costs an additional $60. If you need to travel in a hurry, you may need to pay for expedited service.

What documents do I need for change of name on passport?

Applying for a passport in your new name
  1. tax record (e.g. letter from HMRC or other tax authority)
  2. employment record (e.g. payslip or official letter from employer)
  3. educational record (e.g. school report)
  4. letter from central, regional, or local government department (e.g. council tax bill)


Can change of name in passport be done online?

How to Change Name on Passport? Visit the official website of Passport Seva and click on the 'Register Now' option. Log in with your registered ID and select the 'Apply for Fresh Passport/Reissue of Passport' option. Fill in the application form with relevant details.


Can I travel with new passport and visa on old passport?

You do not have to transfer your visa. Simply present both the old passport with the still-current Indian visa and your new passport. I have entered India several times since my old passport expired.

Can I use old passport while waiting for new one?

Use your old passport and you will be able to travel anywhere as long as there is 6 months validity remaining.

Is the old passport still valid?

Kenya: Old Generation Passport to Expire in November 2022.


What happens if my passport doesn't match married name?

Submit the following by mail: Form DS-5504. Your most recent U.S. passport. Your original or certified name change document, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order.

Why can't you keep your old passport?

When it comes time to renew a passport, one of the most common questions we hear is “Can I keep my old passport?” The answer is yes – eventually. While you do have to submit your old passport as part of the passport renewal process, your old, cancelled passport is usually sent back to you once the renewal goes through.

What are you meant to do with an old passport?

The threat of identity theft means that deciding to just get rid of your passport could cause far more problems than it would solve! The best thing to do is to send your old passport to the passport agency, which can deal with it safely. In the process, you can apply for a new passport, with a new passport photo.


Are new and old passports linked?

Yes. When you receive a new passport it will feature a different number than your previous passport. If you have applied for any official documents using your old passport, you may have to update that application with your new passport.

How do I combine old and new passports?

Staple the old passport with the residency sticker to the new passport. Take both passports and hand both over. Immigration officials deal with this all the time.

What is the difference between old and new passport?

While our previous electronic passports (ePassports) are secure, the Next Generation Passport book (NGP) uses new technologies to produce a more robust passport with enhanced security features, such as a polycarbonate data page, laser-engraved personalization, and updated artwork.


Can I travel with new passport and visa on old passport to Saudi Arabia?

If any of the traveler has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport. It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

How do I transfer my visa from my old passport to my new passport?

This service allows transfer of residency visa from one passport to another.
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GDRFA Website:
  1. Login to the website.
  2. Register a new user account (in case there is no account)
  3. Select the required service.
  4. Attach the required documents.
  5. Pay the fees due for the service.
  6. Submit the application.


Can I use my second passport to travel?

U.S. nationals, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country.


Can I use 2 different passports for entering and leaving a country?

Can I enter a country with one passport and exit with another? No, you should not enter a country with one passport and exit with another as it might suggest to the border control that you have overstayed. However, in practice some people enter and leave a country on different passports without an issue.

What happens if you have 2 passports?

Two Passports

As a dual citizen, you are allowed to carry passports from both countries. For example, if you are a U.S. citizen and also a citizen of New Zealand, you can travel more easily between these two countries.