is passport valid?
Apr 21st 2010, 9:35 pm
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is passport valid?
My wife is a US citizen and holds a US passport, we married 3 years ago and she never updated it to her new married name. this morning we were going to renew it and expedite so she should have it back in 2 to 3 weeks. The reason for this is that my mother in the UK has been taken seriously ill. I got a call this morning telling me i need to get there asap.
my question, would my wife be able to travel to the UK using the passport she has plus marriage certificate?
i've searched around and it seems there are slightly different rules to renewing after a year of marriage over less than a year but i cant find anything about travelling with the wrong name.
any suggestions?
i can travel alone if i have to, but my wifes support would be invaluable.
sorry for rambling, i'm in shock... knew it was coming but not so soon
my question, would my wife be able to travel to the UK using the passport she has plus marriage certificate?
i've searched around and it seems there are slightly different rules to renewing after a year of marriage over less than a year but i cant find anything about travelling with the wrong name.
any suggestions?
i can travel alone if i have to, but my wifes support would be invaluable.
sorry for rambling, i'm in shock... knew it was coming but not so soon
Apr 22nd 2010, 12:50 am
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Re: is passport valid?
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Apr 22nd 2010, 2:23 am
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Re: is passport valid?
Can't you just book her ticket in her maiden name and travel on her US passport as it is, then change it all when she gets back to the US, seeing it's an emergency. Lots of women don't even change their name now days anyway. And carry the marriage certificate to prove the marriage. No idea why seeing you aren't moving there, just going to see Mum.
Apr 22nd 2010, 2:52 am
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Re: is passport valid?
My wife is a US citizen and holds a US passport, we married 3 years ago and she never updated it to her new married name. this morning we were going to renew it and expedite so she should have it back in 2 to 3 weeks. The reason for this is that my mother in the UK has been taken seriously ill. I got a call this morning telling me i need to get there asap.
my question, would my wife be able to travel to the UK using the passport she has plus marriage certificate?
i've searched around and it seems there are slightly different rules to renewing after a year of marriage over less than a year but i cant find anything about travelling with the wrong name.
any suggestions?
i can travel alone if i have to, but my wifes support would be invaluable.
sorry for rambling, i'm in shock... knew it was coming but not so soon
my question, would my wife be able to travel to the UK using the passport she has plus marriage certificate?
i've searched around and it seems there are slightly different rules to renewing after a year of marriage over less than a year but i cant find anything about travelling with the wrong name.
any suggestions?
i can travel alone if i have to, but my wifes support would be invaluable.
sorry for rambling, i'm in shock... knew it was coming but not so soon
If you're willing to go to the passport office I believe you can obtain a new PP the same day. Alternatively if you contact your main post office or court house etc...they may offer a 24 hour service but it will cost you.
We hear about people in a similar situation time and time again...it's so important to keep your passport up to date.
Apr 22nd 2010, 3:59 am
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Re: is passport valid?
Is her current passport unexpired?
Were you actually going to renew an expired passport, or just going to change the current unexpired passport to her married name?
I'm sorry to hear about your mom.
If her current passport is unexpired, it's OK if it's still in her maiden name. Book her ticket to match the name on her passport, and carry a copy of the marriage certificate just in case. If her current passport is expired, she can't travel on it.
Rene
...this morning we were going to renew it and expedite so she should have it back in 2 to 3 weeks.
The reason for this is that my mother in the UK has been taken seriously ill. I got a call this morning telling me i need to get there asap.
my question, would my wife be able to travel to the UK using the passport she has plus marriage certificate?
Rene
Apr 22nd 2010, 4:28 am
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Re: is passport valid?
When does her current passport expire?
