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Name change dual nationality

Post by GoldenS » Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:32 pm

Hi I would like change my name but have read that this could be an issue for dual nationals who don't wish or can't change there name on there other passport. But I have also read that I could change my name every where in the UK but keep my UK passport with my birth name. Is that a good idea? Is there any implications of not changing the name on the passport or does it infact make the whole procedure much easier and more practical?
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Re: Name change dual nationality

Post by vinny » Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:37 pm

This is not intended to be legal or professional advice in any jurisdiction. Please click on any given links for further information. Refer to the source of any quotes.
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Re: Name change dual nationality

Post by GoldenS » Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:55 pm

vinny wrote:
Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:37 pm
See also British passport policy.
Thank you

I understand the difficulty in changing the name on the passport and that's why im seeking advice about changing it everywhere except on my passport citizenship certificate so I can basically save everyone and my self the struggle in pronouncing my foreign name at work and when I call someone or someone calls me etc.

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Re: Name change dual nationality

Post by alterhase58 » Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:06 pm

Rule is to have the same name on your certificate and your passports, British and foreign
However, in everyday life you can use different versions of your name or indeed a different name as long as it's not done for fraudulent or other criminal purposes. For anything important/vital (Bank/Insurances/important legal documents like above) use the "correct" name. My own full name is not complex but long so I shorten it a bit for convenience.
This is just my opinion as a member of this forum and does not constitute immigration advice.
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Re: Name change dual nationality

Post by vinny » Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:56 am

Yes. Keep on using correct original names for all official purposes in all formal documents. Simply use a nickname for people who struggle, etc.
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Re: Name change dual nationality

Post by GoldenS » Sun Sep 06, 2020 8:21 pm

Have you done it with a deed poll?

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