Travelling with 2 passports (different spelling)

1. Can you travel with two passports with different names?
2. Is it illegal to hold two valid passports under different names?
3. Can I enter a country with one passport and leave with another?
4. Can I use two different surnames?
5. Can I have 2 different names in 2 different countries?
6. Can I have 3 citizenships?
7. Can I hold 3 passports?
8. Which Passport do I use if I have dual citizenship?
9. Is there any downside to having dual citizenship?
10. How do you use multiple passports?
11. Can I use both my maiden and married name?
12. What document determines your legal name?
13. Can you have 2 first names?

Can you travel with two passports with different names?

1 Answer. It's not a problem: my sons have passports in two different names, and have traveled quite a bit with (almost) no problems. At the end of the day the only thing that really matters is that the name on your ticket should match the name on the passport you present at check-in.

Is it illegal to hold two valid passports under different names?

Dual citizenship or nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. The U.S. allows (but does not encourage) dual citizenship. ... Under the above circumstances, it is not illegal or a fraud in any way for the person to hold two valid passports.

Can I enter a country with one passport and leave with another?

U.S. nationals, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country.

Can I use two different surnames?

You can prove your entitlement to both names by showing either a birth certificate or a marriage certificate so there should be no problem.... although you might find it easier to have the accounts at different banks. Some banks get funny about one person using two different names.

Can I have 2 different names in 2 different countries?

Imagine a woman who have 2 citizenships and the 2 countries use different rule on surname after marriage: she has different names in different countries! Sure, it is possible. The name on your passport follows the law of the country which issues your passport.

Can I have 3 citizenships?

One individual can hold two, three, and sometimes even more citizenships and passports. If you pass through a naturalization process in some country, you should learn if legislation of that country allows dual citizenship or not. So, before making a decision to get second citizenship you should study the given issue.

Can I hold 3 passports?

With the talk of dual nationality and references to your country of origin and/or your adopted country, you may ask whether, if you already have dual nationality, you can acquire a third nationality. This is known as multiple citizenship rather than triple citizenship. Multiple citizenship is permitted in the UK.

Which Passport do I use if I have dual citizenship?

Most U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country. Use of the foreign passport does not endanger U.S. citizenship.

Is there any downside to having dual citizenship?

Drawbacks of being a dual citizen include the potential for double taxation, the long and expensive process for obtaining dual citizenship, and the fact that you become bound by the laws of two nations.

How do you use multiple passports?

The general rule of thumb for dual nationals going to one of their countries is enter and exit on that country's passport. Dual national US citizens must use their US passport when entering and leaving the United States, which after all makes sense: You're an American leaving, or returning to, America.

Can I use both my maiden and married name?

There is no rule that a woman has to use her husband's name after she gets married. In many cases, a wife will keep her maiden name or use both last names after the marriage is made official. ... By using a maiden name, a woman's husband may not be able to track her spending or the source of her financial independence.

What document determines your legal name?

A person's first legal name generally is the name of the person that was given for the purpose of registration of the birth and which then appears on a birth certificate, but may change subsequently.

Can you have 2 first names?

No one actually has two first names. The first name comes first and the second is a surname. Some people's surname sounds like a first name (such as Thomas), but many family names fit this description.