Name Change before applying for first passport

[Tomas31212]

Hello,

I wanted to ask about the name change procedure. I cannot change my name in my home country because the process is very complicated. However, I can obtain a letter from the consulate explaining this, so that it may be treated as an exception.

Would it be better to:

• Apply for a deed poll and complete the name change after attending the ceremony, then send it along with the first passport application,

or

• Receive the first passport in my original name, and then apply for a deed poll to change the name for the second passport?

Thank you in advance for your advice.

[contorted_svy]

That depends on when you want to start using your new name. If you want to use it straight away, best to have the passport in your new name already.