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Name Change After CBI Citizenship
Global Immigrate consultants · Published
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Fergus Wu, Co-founder & Chief Immigration Consultant
Summary
Update civil records then reissue the passport; sync banks and visas.
Short answer: after citizenship, a name change must be filed with that country’s authority before passport reissue. Update banks, visas and ETAs too.
FAQ
Register marriage surname there?
Usually yes if the passport should show the new name.
Passport only without civil update?
Keep civil file and passport consistent.
Old-name visas still valid?
Name/number changes often require new visas or ETAs.