My date of birth has been corrected in my new passport. Would this cause issues for future visa applications?

There's an error in my date of birth in my passport, which I may finally be able to correct after 6 years. I had tried to correct it when the passport was up for renewal last year, but I met a brick wall, so it was renewed under the same error. I have visited a couple of countries during this period, the last of which is the UK a few months ago. I've finally been given audience at the immigration service and I'd much rather correct the error. The thing is I'd like to renew my UK visa next year but I'm not sure how this change will be seen.

Would it attract a 10 year ban?

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Best Answer

Apply for your new visa, and attach commentary on your circumstances (along with a copy of any supporting documentation). I would think that since you're voluntarily disclosing the information, you should have no problem.

This assumes that there is no information available that matches your name and correct birthdate, that would have precluded you from getting a visa previously. Chances are, if your birthdate was just a few days or months out (as opposed to many years), they would already have figured that out, if it were the case.

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What happens if you make a mistake on your visa application?

Mistakes on application form can be disastrous. If the mistake is interpreted by officials as an attempt to mislead or deceive, the application must be refused. If the application is for an entry clearance, it will also lead to a 10 year ban on re-entry.

Why would a visa be rejected?

Visa rejection may happen when you fail to prove your eligibility to visit a particular country. It mostly takes place as the applicants fails to provide important information, or sometimes because of certain document missing.

Can visa be rejected after approval?

After relevant information is reviewed, the application is approved or denied, based on standards established in U.S. law. While the vast majority of visa applications are approved, U.S. law sets out many standards under which a visa application may be denied.

Can I transfer my U.S. visa from old passport to new passport?

U.S. visas cannot be transferred from one passport to another. You can travel to the United States with both passports, or you can apply for a new visa. As long as the four names match from the old passport to the new passport, and are in the same order, you may travel with both passports.

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