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Post dated passport

Poppy, 18 January, 2023 at 22:43 Posted on Honeymoons & Getting Married Abroad 0 3
Does anyone have any experience with post dated passports? I get married at the end of August and me and my partner are planning to go travelling the beginning of October. If we were just going for a couple of weeks I would travel with my maiden name but as we're going for hopefully a year I would really like to travel in my married name. The passport office says that some countries won't accept post dated passports for visas though? Is that if you apply for the visa before your passport is technically valid (i.e before the wedding)? Or you can't get a visa full stop if you have a post dated passport? So confused!

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Latest activity by Marengo, 21 October, 2026 at 21:39
  • Emily
    Beginner April 2023 Berkshire
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    I was just reading about this.. have a read through this website, it was really helpful x
    https://www.nameswitch.co.uk/?ref=hitchedpre2article

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  • Alikka
    Beginner August 2025 Tyne & Wear
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    Before proceeding, couples should check the latest guidance published by the UK Home Office. Immigration rules and application fees can change, so information that was correct in the past may no longer apply.

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  • Marengo
    Curious July 2025 Co Londonderry
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    As i know, immigration applications can become complicated when a couple have different nationalities, limited financial evidence, previous visa refusals or an unusual relationship history. Professional legal assistance can help clarify which route is appropriate, identify missing documents and explain how the relevant requirements apply to an individual case.

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