Name misspelled in visa status update notice
I applied for a German Schengen visa in Delhi via VFS [its a global agency coordinating visa process in India]. All my details are correct in the application form and passport but, when I received a status email from VFS for my application, I found that my name was not spelled correctly in the salutation. Then I noticed that, in payment receipt, my applicant name is misspelt in same way as in the email. It seems the agent collecting my application had typed name incorrectly.
My application is still processing but I am worried now whether the same incorrent name will be copied onto the visa or it be taken from the application form?
And, in case my name is not spelled correctly on the visa, what options will I have and how long does it take to rectify this?
Further Update:
I called up VFS today and they said the name in email or receipt issued is just for VFS tracking purpose. Name printed on Visa will be taken from application form. So hopefully things should be fine but still lets see how it goes.
Best Answer
Better safe than sorry. Contact the embassy (preferrably via VFS, because they should admit the error was on their part and that you had no intention to mislead). I am aware of 2 cases where (a) the traveler's name was misspelled on the visa but there were no hiccups during travel, and (b) the spelling error resulted in a traveller being refused entry.
So this needs to be tackled ASAP.
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