If she changes her name in her Japanese passport, then you need to update the BRP. If she does not then there is no need. Sorry, I'm maybe missing something. But if we marry and she takes my surname, isn't she meant to change her passport? Or would just whenever it renews be acceptable? The same wi...

If she changes her name in her Japanese passport, then you need to update the BRP. If she does not then there is no need. Sorry, I'm maybe missing something. But if we marry and she takes my surname, isn't she meant to change her passport? Or would just whenever it renews be acceptable? The same wi...

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Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:15 am

She may also continue to use her maiden name.

My fiance only has a Japanese passport and British ILR (as Japan doesn't allow dual nationality). So I assume we either keep her maiden name on both the passport and BRP card or change on both? Which would be a hassle for sure.

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Sorry the subject should be 'IHS Surchage on ILR application?!'

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SoHopeful wrote:When you apply you will receive a further letter about biometrics. As you mentioned this is done via the Post Office and it will be sent to you once the application is approved.

Thanks!

SoHopeful wrote:https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits

Yes, that is what I am looking at but it doesn't say when this needs to be applied for. I'm assuming that once a visa is granted then my partner will need to get it done at a post office that has the facility?