Name change and passport renewal

Hey all, I hope you had a good Easter. In a tiny panic as my passport expires in September. I thought I’d play it cool and apply for a new one in July/August time as  I changed my name on my SSN and If I waited till then I wouldn’t have to pay the fee for my brp as my visa expires in Oct.

My husband just pointed out a problem in my plan. Due to my brother planning a last minute wedding, we are now going to America in September (already going in June for a friends wedding).

I’m worried I won’t have time to renew and get a new one between June and Sept, but I also am afraid of renewing without changing my name because my SSN is in my married name now. I really don’t want to pay a fee to change my brp if possible.

Any advice? Can I renew on my maiden even though my SSN says else wise?

Thank you!

My SSN is in my maiden name and I just renewed my passport to my married name in January without a hitch!


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Hey all, I hope you had a good Easter. In a tiny panic as my passport expires in September. I thought I’d play it cool and apply for a new one in July/August time as  I changed my name on my SSN and If I waited till then I wouldn’t have to pay the fee for my brp as my visa expires in Oct.

My husband just pointed out a problem in my plan. Due to my brother planning a last minute wedding, we are now going to America in September (already going in June for a friends wedding).

I’m worried I won’t have time to renew and get a new one between June and Sept, but I also am afraid of renewing without changing my name because my SSN is in my married name now. I really don’t want to pay a fee to change my brp if possible.

Any advice? Can I renew on my maiden even though my SSN says else wise?

Thank you!

You have plenty of time to renew between June and September.  At the absolute peak in a year, it only takes up to 4 weeks to renew.

I’d just do it between trips.  I’d bring info for the second trip showing you are about to submit a new application in your married name and that you know you only have 90 days to update UKVI.  I’d also bring your marriage certificate.

As you’ve changed your name with SS, just be sure to f8le your taxes in the name that matches the social security records and you’ll be fine.

That was my next question.. if I did change it what does immigration want to see at the airport to prove I’ll be renewing my visa soon in the correct name.

That was my next question.. if I did change it what does immigration want to see at the airport to prove I’ll be renewing my visa soon in the correct name.

Just knowledge of the process will likely be enough. 

That was my next question.. if I did change it what does immigration want to see at the airport to prove I’ll be renewing my visa soon in the correct name.

I did read the wait times. But wasn’t Sure if the were accurate, thanks for confirming

I did read the wait times. But wasn’t Sure if the were accurate, thanks for confirming

The US embassy is really good at keeping accurate times on their website.