Why does a single-word passport name cause visa problems?

Several countries' visa/immigration systems (commonly reported for UAE, and sometimes for the US or Canada) require a separate given name and surname field - a passport showing only one name (e.g. just "RAJESH") doesn't map cleanly to that format, and some systems duplicate the single name into both fields, which then doesn't match other documents you present.

Do I need a newspaper advertisement to split my name?

Not for simply splitting an existing single name into a given-name/surname structure using father's name or family name as the surname - that's typically handled through this affidavit without a full Gazette/newspaper process, since you're not adopting a genuinely new name, just restructuring the existing one.

Passport Single Name Affidavit - Splitting First/Last Name

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Quick answer

If your passport shows only one name and it's causing visa issues (common with UAE, sometimes US/Canada), this affidavit declares a given-name/surname split without needing a Gazette or newspaper process. Generate yours free.

Why a Single Name Causes Visa Trouble

Several countries' visa/immigration systems expect a separate given name and surname - a passport with just one name doesn't map cleanly, and some systems end up duplicating that single name into both fields, which then doesn't match your other documents. This affidavit is the standard fix.

Generate this affidavit now

Fill in your current single name and the documents you're basing the split on - get it ready to notarize.

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No Newspaper Ad Needed

Splitting an existing single name into a given-name/surname structure (using your father's name or family name as the surname) is typically handled through this affidavit alone, without the full Gazette/newspaper process required for actually adopting a new name.

Same First Name and Surname?

This affidavit format can still work - it explains your naming convention and confirms the split you're declaring, which Passport Seva Kendra treats as a structural correction, not a name change.

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Disclaimer

This is a reference format, not legal advice. Passport Seva Kendra's current process for name-splitting can vary - check their latest guidance before applying.

Passport Single Name Affidavit के बारे में हिंदी में जानकारी

अगर passport में सिर्फ एक नाम है और visa (जैसे UAE) में problem आ रही है, तो यह affidavit given-name/surname split declare करता है - Gazette की ज़रूरत नहीं। यहाँ free में बनाइए।

Frequently Asked Questions

Several countries' visa systems require a separate given name and surname field - a single name doesn't map cleanly, and some systems duplicate it into both fields, which then doesn't match your other documents.

Not for simply splitting an existing single name using father's name or family name as the surname - typically handled through this affidavit without a full Gazette/newspaper process.

This affidavit format can still work - it explains your naming convention and confirms the split, processed as a structural correction rather than a name change.

Only One Name on Your Passport? Here's the Affidavit to Split It