No surname in Indian passport and applying for Japan visa. [duplicate]

1. Is there any problem if there is no surname in passport?
2. How can I add my surname in Indian passport?
3. Can I use my Japan visa in my old passport?
4. Why are visas denied in Japan?
5. What if surname is blank in passport?
6. Is surname and father name same?
7. Can husband and wife have different address in passport?
8. Is it mandatory to mention marital status in passport?
9. Is it mandatory to add spouse name in Indian passport?
10. Can visa be transferred to new passport?
11. What happens to my visa when I get a new passport?
12. How long does Certificate of Eligibility take Japan?

Is there any problem if there is no surname in passport?

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. Empty (or blank) Surname in Passport equals TROUBLE.

How can I add my surname in Indian passport?

A: To change the surname in the passport, you have to apply for a "Re-issue" of passport and get the specified change done in the personal particulars. To check the complete list of documents to be submitted along with the application form, please click on "Documents Advisor" link on Home page.

Can I use my Japan visa in my old passport?

An unexpired visa in an expired passport may be used provided the passenger also carries a second valid passport which must be officially bound with the expired one. A valid visa in an expired passport can be transferred to the valid passport by any Japanese consulate.

Why are visas denied in Japan?

If the Embassy thinks you have no reasons for coming back, you might probably get denied for a Japan Visa. People who are unemployed and have no strong ties may be speculated. This is because the Embassy might think that you are they visit Japan for job hunting purposes, too.

What if surname is blank in passport?

Surname Blank in Passport, First Name as FNU in US Visa – Issues – Solution. ... Some of the unlucky ones, who applied for passport prior to the full online system, may have got their passport with surname blank in passport. This could be a clerical or system error, but it can cost you a lot in future, if not corrected.

Is surname and father name same?

The father's name is not considered a middle name. Instead, it is considered a last name. The same is true for females; they do not take their husband's last name. They go independently by their given name, followed by their father's name, and then their grandfather's name, even after marriage.

Can husband and wife have different address in passport?

The passport address can vary from person to person and even from wife to husband. The address written on the passport of a married couple is different it wont affect the visa process in the U.A.E. ... Marriage certificate is the only proof required for visa. Both names should appear same on both.

Is it mandatory to mention marital status in passport?

Yes. If you need to change the status during application just mention it to the person on the counter. If you have a passport, apply for reissue of passport on account of change in personal particulars. In the past, a marriage certificate was required, but it seems this requirement has been done away with.

Is it mandatory to add spouse name in Indian passport?

To add your spouse's name on your passport, you have to apply for 'Re-issue of Passport'. In any case, please note that it is not required to add your spouse's name in your passport after marriage. On the 'Passport Application – Get Started Page', you will select 'Please select your Marital Status' as 'Married'.

Can visa be transferred to new passport?

It is not possible to transfer a US visa from one passport to another without making a new visa application. When you have a still-valid visa in an expired passport, you can travel with both documents without transferring the visa.

What happens to my visa when I get a new passport?

Do I need to apply for a new visa with my new passport? No. If your visa is still valid you can travel to the United States with your two passports, as long as the visa is valid, not damaged, and is the appropriate type of visa required for your principal purpose of travel.

How long does Certificate of Eligibility take Japan?

The process for obtaining a Japan Certificate of Eligibility can take anywhere from one to three months. You cannot apply for the visa until you have received your COE, so make sure you start the application process well in advance.