Old Passport with US Visa FNU
I have valid US B1/B2 Visa on an expired Indian passport. My passport has my surname as blank and hence I was issued a US Visa with given name as FNU and Surname "My First Name" . I need to apply for new passport and I am planning to get my given name and the surname correct in the new passport.
My questions are:
Will I have problems travelling to US if my new passport says my given name as "my first name" and surname as "My last name" but my valid visa on old passport says given name as FNU and Surname as "my first name"
Or should I again apply for my new passport with just my first name and keeping my surname as blank, which I am not in favor of.
Best Answer
You new passport should have your complete, legal name as verified by some other document (such as your birth certificate or national card).
As far as your valid US visa is concerned, the State department says the following:
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.
In your case, you should submit your old passport and visa, new passport and a letter explaining the name change to the US Embassy. They will most likely issue you a visa on your new passport, invalidating the old visa.
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How do I remove FNU from US visa?
Unfortunately, if you have already begun the immigration process, it is easiest to resolve the FNU name after becoming a permanent resident (green card holder). Once established as a permanent resident, you may legally change your name with a county office. Each county is different and will have different fees.How can I change my FNU in passport?
All you need to do is go to Passport Seva Kendra and apply for a re-issue of your Indian passport with the name change. It is fairly straightforward. The advantage of getting this corrected before your US move or Visa is that all your future documents will be perfect and you will be good.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.What does FNU mean in US visa?
This is not an error. The visa is issued in the name that appears in the passport. FNU means First Name Unknown. If the surname is not included in the passport as in the following example: Given Name: Happy Traveler; Surname: Blank. The visa will be issued as follows: Given Name: FNU; Surname: Happy Traveler.FNU- Different name in passport and visa! Is it valid?
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