Travelling to Paris in 8 days... forgot to get my name changed on my BRP!

Hi there, quick question / panic...

I've had my passport changed into my married name as I had my SSN changed back when I visited the states in April of this year.

Well, I completely forgot to get my BRP changed into my married name and we travel a week from tomorrow, to France.

I've already spoken with the BRP issuance and they stated it would take 8-10 weeks to process the application and if I pay the premium service fee of £500, it will take 7-10 days. Either way, it doesn't work for me.

That said, the woman mentioned that having my old passport, plus my marriage certificate, plus the new passport and of course my current BRP card should do me just fine to get back into the UK.

I've tried calling Border Force as she directed, however sat on hold in queue for 15 minutes with no answer in sight.

I can get a letter from my employer stating the date they expect me back to work and such... and bring that along with all stated documents above but... will that be enough?

This holiday is non-refundable... so it'd be a fair amount of cash in the bin, but I guess it's a lesson learned because I'd rather bin it than not be allowed back in the UK.

Does anyone have any experience with this? I'd love some input, please.

How long ago did you change your passport name?

You have just 3 months to send off to change the BRP after the passport has been done, or you can be fined £1,000 and possibly have your visa curtailed.

So it depends how long it's been since you changed the passport name. If it's been less than 3 months and it will still be less than 3 months after you get back then you may be fine. If it's been more than 3 months then the BRP needs to be changed ASAP or you could be fined.


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My passport name was changed about a month ago.

So my passport name reads one way, my BRP reads another. My concerns is that they won't let me back into the UK because the names do not match.

I have every intention of sending in the BRP application, now that I remembered, but not until we get back from Paris.

I would just take the evidence they suggested and explain that you have not had time to change the BRP name before the holiday - you have 3 months to do it anyway, so as long as you show evidence of your old and new names, I don't see that it will be an issue.


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I imagine all will be fine.  Just tell them you are applying for a new BRP as soon as you return.  Try to relax and enjoy your trip!

What about the plane tickets?  Are they in the right name?

My wife travels back and forth from France to UK with only her French ID card.  She doesn't take her passport. 

What about the plane tickets?  Are they in the right name?

My wife travels back and forth from France to UK with only her French ID card.  She doesn't take her passport.

Your wife's an EU citizen though, jimbocz. Might be easier for EU folks.