I sent my Naturalisation application off a few days ago only to now see your posts about the issues people face when applying for their first passport in their married name.
I applied for my Naturalisation in my married name but my expired South African passport is in my maiden name. I've lived here 11 years and got ILR in 2010 so I know quite a delay in applying but hey ho.
Will my Naturalisation certificate be in my married name?
If so, can I still do my passport application in my maiden name to save me the hassle everyone else has faced applying in their married names?
If not, I guess that's perfect as it won't affect my passport application.
I have never told SA I'm married and I have no interest in dual nationality. I haven't got SA's permission to apply to naturalise here so I'll forfeit my SA citizenship which doesn't bother me.
I'd rather get my BP in my maiden name to save hassle then renounce my SA citizenship and apply to change my name in my BP when the time is right as it can take 12 mths and I don't have time to wait as I need to get off this rock after having no valid passport for 2 years. (I know - I've been
lazy!)
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Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance