kathleen_cg

Hey everyone,

My Canadian passport is in my maiden name, but when I married my British husband in the UK I took on his name. Now all my documents (bank accounts, driver's license, etc.) are in my married name, except for my passport.

My concern is, should I use my maiden or married name when applying to sponsor my spouse or does it matter?

kathleen_cg

If anyone could help me out here, I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks, Kathleen

Lees147

It normally asks for your current name.

There are entry boxes for maiden names but i would suggest you get your passport updated i think it is £51.

This will give you the standard 10 years validation once again.

Lees147

The below was a quote from this web address.

http://www.passport.gov.uk/passport_amending_visas.asp

"When you apply to amend your passport we cancel your current passport and issue you a new one. This can mean that visas in your current passport become invalid. Please check with the issuing authorities whether an unexpired visa in a cancelled passport can still be used. If not, you will have to reapply for the visas in question."

In other words you visa will be invalidated by changing your name after you apply so therefore get it all changed then apply this will be the easiest route.

Hope this helps

Biiiiink

But the OP isn't getting a visa, she's the sponsor. I wouldn't worry about it, I take it you're including a copy of your marriage certificate - it'll be clear to an officer from that what your name was/is.

Lees147

She still needs to photocopy her passport for the purpose of the application.

We never changed my wifes name due to the fact we thought it would be to complicated and we will do this after i move over.

kathleen_cg

Thanks for your replies. Yes, I'll be including a copy of my Canadian passport, as well as the stamp in my passport giving me indefinite leave to remain in the UK which also includes my husband's name. I would think they'll be sensible enough to believe that I'm the same person.

Thanks again, Kathleen