What if my name is different on my passport?

To correct a data or printing error: Complete Form DS-5504. Submit form by mail with your passport, one color photo, and evidence of the error (e.g. your U.S. birth certificate showing the correct spelling of your last name). You will not have to submit any fees.

Can I use MD instead of Mohammad in passport?

Although in passport form there is a direction that for MD you need to write Muhammad. But you can write MD, there will not be any problem. If in your certificate your name start with MD then you should do the same in passport.

Can I write Mohd on passport?

In passports, all the names are written and spelt in full. Hence your first name Mohammeed for Md in other certificates. You simply explain that it is so, if asked by anybody anywhere.

Is Md allowed in Indian passport?

In passports, all the names are written and spelt in full. Hence your first name Mohammeed for Md in other certificates. You simply explain that it is so, if asked by anybody anywhere. You just say Mohammeed is abbreviated to Md in your school records.

What if my name doesn’t match my passport?

Misspelling of a name or a passport typo also requires use of DS-5504. If the name was changed over a year ago, apply for a passport renewal via Form DS-82. People who cannot document their name change will have to fill out Form DS-11 and apply in person.

Is MD and Mohammed same?

What is difference between MD and Mohammad?

You simply explain that it is so, if asked by anybody anywhere. You just say Mohammeed is abbreviated to Md in your school records. It depends on the geography in question. If you are obtaining a visa to a geography where this spelling distinction is known and accepted, then you will have no problems.

What is the short form of “Mohammad” in my passport?

The word “Mohammad” has been printed as “MD” (short form of Mohammad) in my passport, but it is as long form (Mohammad) in all my academic certificates. Will it be an issue for getting visa or in airport immigration pass? – Quora

What happens if my passport is missing a name?

A passport issued with a data error (e.g., name, sex, or place of birth) or printing error (e.g., data is missing on the biographical page, discoloration, crooked printing, etc.) can be corrected at no charge if the passport is still valid.

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.

Does last name have to be exact match to passport?

Your passport MUST contain the surname (last name) Name in GRE (TOEFL or IELTS or GMAT) score report should match with the name in the passport. Name on the Marksheets, Certificates doesn’t have to be Exact Match to Passport Aadhaar Card name is not an issue.