Is surname required for US visa?

While filling the online non-immigrant visa application (DS-160), the surname field is mandatory. Place your given name in the surname field and put “FNU” (first name unknown) in the given name field.

How can I remove surname from Indian passport?

A: To change the surname in the passport, you have to apply for a “Re-issue” of passport and get the specified change done in the personal particulars. To check the complete list of documents to be submitted along with the application form, please click on “Documents Advisor” link on Home page.

What if US visa has no surname on passport?

If you apply for U.S. Visa without Surname in the Passport, they will issue U.S. Visa, but your first name will be used for the Last Name field in the Visa.

What to write if there is no surname?

Do not use initials. If you don’t have a family name on your passport, travel or identity document, enter all your given name(s) in the surname field and leave the given name field blank.

What is surname in Indian passport?

In the passport, there are only two parts to furnish the name of the passport holder. The “surname” appears first. The actual name comes next under “Given name”. Different systems are followed in India in giving a name to a person.

What is surname in India passport?

Why is there No Name on birth certificate in India?

No Name in Birth Certificate It is a religious custom in some countries, such as India, to not name the child immediately after the birth. Therefore, hospitals records and/or birth records may not show the name of the child, even if the birth was reported and registered. It may just say, “A baby boy / baby girl was born to so and so parents”.

How can I add my last name in my birth certificate?

You can visit your municipal authorities and submit an application with the copy of your old birth certificate requesting for adding of a surname in the birth certificate. This can be done once only. Also municipal authorities can ask for Affidavit on this reasons.

Can I study abroad with no surname in my passport?

Of all the above 3 possibilities, the last one is the most problematic. As long as you have a Surname in your passport, you will not have MAJOR problems. If there is no surname in your passport, stop right here and get your name changes in your passport first before going forward with any application or study abroad process.

What to do if your surname is blank in passport?

Empty (or blank) Surname in Passport equals TROUBLE. If you already applied for (or received) passport without a surname, get that fixed. Talk to the local passport office to find out passport name change procedure and get it done. NOW. You may have additional if’s and buts like I already booked dates for GRE Exam? What shall I do?