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it91
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United Kingdom

Change of surname

Post by it91 » Fri Jul 12, 2019 8:41 am

Hi
I am Turkish, resident in the UK, married to dual EEA/UK citizen. I will apply to my residence card using his EEA rights.

My question is: I need to register in Turkish embassy and change my surname and get a new passport. But it’s a loong process! Can I apply for residence card using the current passport with old surname? Do I need to apply with my new name and new passport?

If I change my surname after issuing the residence card, is it going to be an issue?

I urgently need help!
24.01.15-31.12.19:Tier 4 visa
02.08.19: Applied to Lounes PSS
08.08.219: Passports back with biometrics letter
12.08.19: Biometrics submitted
15.08.19: CoA issued (received on 19th)
30.08.19: PSS Granted
09.09.19: BRC arrived
31.11.19:BRC replacement

kamoe
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Re: Change of surname

Post by kamoe » Fri Jul 12, 2019 9:07 pm

it91 wrote:
Fri Jul 12, 2019 8:41 am
I need to register in Turkish embassy and change my surname and get a new passport.
Do you?

Can't comment on Turkish law, but in the UK, you can keep your maiden name after marriage all your life if you want.
Can I apply for residence card using the current passport with old surname?
If you decide not to change your name, which is perfectly legal in the UK, then yes.
Do I need to apply with my new name and new passport?
If you change your legal name, yes.
If I change my surname after issuing the residence card, is it going to be an issue?
This is also an option if you absolutely want to change your name, but want to have your residence card soon. You can choose to not change your name for now, do all paperwork in your maiden name; then change your name. You will then need to report your change of name to the HO (and I believe get a new card).

Again, not sure what the practice is in Turkey, but if you are getting married in the UK, you can decide not
to change your name and still be legally married.
My posts express what I believe are the facts, based on the best of my knowledge, about the topics discussed in this forum. They do not constitute immigration advice.

it91
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Posts: 118
Joined: Thu Oct 11, 2018 3:22 pm
United Kingdom

Re: Change of surname

Post by it91 » Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:58 pm

Thanks. I didn’t change neither my surname nor the new passport and proceeded like that.

Do you think how long would it take to change my surname and get a new BRC after informing HO?
24.01.15-31.12.19:Tier 4 visa
02.08.19: Applied to Lounes PSS
08.08.219: Passports back with biometrics letter
12.08.19: Biometrics submitted
15.08.19: CoA issued (received on 19th)
30.08.19: PSS Granted
09.09.19: BRC arrived
31.11.19:BRC replacement

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