Name change on new passport, US Visa still valid on old passport

To match my degree name on O & A levels, I changed my passport name accordingly. So now my old and new passport have different names. On my old passport I have my US Visa which is still valid.

Can I still travel? How can I book my tickets? My tickets will have a different name from my new passport.

Best Answer

You can travel. Carry both passports, and a copy of the legal documents that show the name change. If the legal document isn't in English, you must have a copy translated by a sworn translator.

You can update your name on your visa with your new passport.

The official line is that it's recommended you get a new visa.

This FAQ on a pretty comprehensive Polish (it seems) web site explains it quite well.

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Is my US visa valid after name change?

If name on the visa and passport is same then old visa is valid. But if name is completely changed then new passport and visa is required. If only surname is changed in case of marriage then while travelling both passports along with marriage certificate needs to be carried. Old visa on old passport ia still valid.

Is US visa on old passport valid?

Your visa has to be valid on the old passport that expired. It has to meet the purpose of the travel. The visa on old passport should not be damaged and in good condition. You need to carry both of your passports \u2013 the current valid passport and the old passport with valid US Visa.

Do I need a new US visa if I change my name?

If your name has legally changed through marriage, divorce, or a court ordered name change, you will need to obtain a new passport. Once you have a new passport, the Department of State recommends that you apply for a new U.S. visa to make it easier for you to travel to and from the United States. I changed my name.

Can I transfer my US 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.

I CHANGED MY NAME. IS MY US VISA WITH MY OLD NAME STILL VALID ?

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