Multiple Passports with Different Names: How To Do It

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[Bunker_dilemma]

I've had dual citizenship with two different names since 2014 and yes, it is legal, since I've passed
through international customs so many times. In the U.S. a name change is only order by a judge but as the video
presenter stated in the video, they will perform a background check and/or present a valid reason.

[garrettmgunderson]

In some western countries claiming you’re a transformer may be a shortcut if someone is willing to do such a thing

[pakx]

In Hungary you can change your name to hungarized version and surname switch to "mother's maiden name"

[monkeyrater]

wow, half a million people became Turkish by buying real estate. Doing the math: 500K x $250K (minimum price of real estate) = $125B yes that is B for billion

[snaskit]

When becoming icelander they ask if you want to change your name to follow icelandic naming traditions

[wantokamerica]

The UK allows dual or multiple citizenship, but requires that the names in all passports are the same. They specifically state this on the passport application instructions.

[ian]

Hassle factor is huge if you have multiple names in case of transferring funds, children, inheritance etc. Don’t do it unless you are really squirrelly and worried about some form of attack by a state or non-state actor.

[jasona]

yes officer.
my name is bond.
james bond.
lol in my dream

[saigonexile]

The only 'difficulty' I can think of, if you want to call it that, is when entering Singapore (for example) you must declare if you have used a different passport when entering before. I have a US and Irish passport, the Irish passport does not include my middle name so technically, as it was explained to me by a SGP immi friend, the two different names would raise red flags, not the fact that I have entered with one or the other passports previously. That said, I use the same passport every time to avoid questions.

[rivenoak]

for a rare case: families from Iceland sometimes stumble at border controls because the children do not bear same "last name" as the parents while the parents also do not share same name, adding to confusion if you are not familiar with nordic name conventions. :)
dunno how it works if one parent is from iceland and the other is not and children inherit both citizenships and thus naming conventions. they may legally able to show different last names for same person with 2 passports ?

[riptyurass]

It's a grey area and I don't suggest anyone do it unless they have a legitimate need for it because it can be very confusing for the airline as well. If you need one passport to check in to the flight in one direction and another to check in again in the other direction, having a different name on both passports is going to be a huge annoyance.

[Ash-hugb]

The UK has the easiest name change in the world, process take like 3 days till five days or even one day passport can be issue in two weeks of application

[Johan-sf]

In Sweden it's very easy, I did it on line after my divorce.

[AL-lhjg]

I have question. This is about having banks in various countries. What do you think is the top 10 best countries to hold bank accounts In?
Thanks alot. I have been watching for a long time.

[pumuckl]

I would not do this because if anyone asks for multiple forms of ID to verify your identity and the names don't match then you will have issues unless you also carry legal documents showing proof of why the names don't match. This happens fairly often when you have multiple citizenships and do not live in your country of birth. There may also be times when you need to carry multiple passports while traveling and it will likely get flagged by airline staff when the names don't match.

[gbthrylos]

I am an Australian citizen . I also have Greek heritage so i was able to apply for citizenship through decent . This was 20 years ago. Problem is that my Greek first name is based on my “Baptismal” name and also they did not include my middle name . So in Australia my name is :
George James SURNAME but on my Greek passport it is
Gorgos SURNAME.
To date I have never used Greek Passport and it has not been a problem .
But with upcoming ETIAS i may have issue in entering Greece (even though i am a citizen !!)
Australia requires you to enter and exit Australia in Australian passport which i always do . I have always just used Australian passport to enter Greece . No probs .
But with ETIAS I may
have issues . I intend to apply for ETIAs on Australian passport as it is a Visa Waiver not a Waiver . But am not sure how and not will work .
There are so many Greeks in Australia with names that vary, particularly from over 10 years ago . I thought i was doing the “patriotic “ thing but an now concerned that I may not be able to enter EU again from Australia

[DanXRP]

Multi personality sounds like a Hollywood action movie.

[chriskoort]

Estonian law allows name change, no reason needs to be given. However, dual citizenship is technically not allowed unless you're born Estonian. It's because Estonian law does not allow dual citizenship but it also doesn't allow to strip Estonian citizenship if you're born into it.

[HyperspaceHoliday]

You are wrong.
It absolutely is possible to get citizenship and change your name at the same time and get passport with the new name. And legal to do this.
I had the opportunity to do this myself but decided against it.

[hubu]

Join the French Foreign Legion, they will give you a new name which you can retain on the French Passport they give you when you get French citizenship. It takes either five years or getting wounded to gain the citizenship tho, not to mention you have to qualify in the first place. Difficult option but it’s doable.