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Passport Help

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I am getting married in June, and my current passport runs out in july, so i want to replace my passport with one in my married name for my honeymoon.

I have heard this was possible, but does anyone know more about it?

Thanks :)

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  • stebiz
    stebiz Posts: 6,592 Forumite
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    mofopants wrote: »
    I am getting married in June, and my current passport runs out in july, so i want to replace my passport with one in my married name for my honeymoon.

    I have heard this was possible, but does anyone know more about it?

    Thanks :)

    My wife works in the passport office. She says that you can get a post dated passport form, which needs to be completed partly by your Vicar. You then have a passport in your new name. Downside is if you do decide to go on holiday before your honeymoon (for whatever reason) you can't!!!

    Hope this helps.
    Steve
    Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no lies
  • stclair
    stclair Posts: 6,853 Forumite
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    If you are about to get married or form a civil partnership and take your husband, wife or partner's name

    Think carefully if you are applying for a passport to use after you are married, perhaps for your honeymoon, showing your married name. It may be better to get a passport earlier in your unmarried name and change it later on.

    This is because the name on your passport should match the name in which you book your travel. Even if you carry your marriage or civil partnership certificate with you, if the name on the passport does not match the booking:
    • some countries may not let you in
    • some travel companies may not let you board
    You should check with your travel agent or the consulate of the country you plan to visit.

    IPS can prepare a first passport in your married name any time up to three months before the wedding. But the passport is 'postdated'. This means you cannot use it before the day of the ceremony. Some countries will not issue visas for postdated passports. You should check with the consulate of the country concerned.
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  • thanks all - got the honeymoon booked so will have to set a reminder in 3 months time to apply for my new passport :)
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