<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jersey29 @ Apr 11 2006, 12:49 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Hello everyone!
Im getting married nextmonth after almost a year and a half of engagement to an Englishguy. I was wondering if i have to change/renew my passport to my new name after our wedding (Husband's surname) prior to my application for a settlement visa here in manila. My latest passport will expire on 2009 (my third one). I've been travelling before (including UK),but this time ill be applying for a spouse visa. Im quite confuse about this...maybe someone can give me advice? Thank you!!
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Hi, and welcome to the forum.
There is no need to change the name on your passport until its renewal BUT, change it now anyway, for the following reasons:
1) Your application for a Spouse Visa (or Settlement Visa as you call it) will be easier.
2) It's a quick process from what I've been told - go to the DFA in your local area with your existing passport, your birth certificate and your marraige certificate, both on SECPA paper, and they will change it in just a few days (using the Express method - pay an extra fee for faster processing). Maybe someone else can tell us the exact procedure, as I may have skipped something.
Hope this helps - post back if you need any further information.
