I have got a question about the use of names. My Polish name is Łukasz. However, since I have moved to the UK I have always used the English equivalent which is Lucas (it sounds and looks more natural). On my Passport and other documents my Polish name is given.
Also I had no issue getting a Permanent Residence using the mixture of documents with Lucas and Lukasz in them. However, I have got a question about the application for the British citizenship and if this name discrepancy will be an issue or would it be considered a minor change of forename?
The application Form_AN_02-17 states that:
I intend to give them my name as on my Passport which is Lukasz and provide evidence of the language knowledge from the English university which has got Lucas in them. Also on my UK driving license there is the English equivalent of my name.The reason why this is different from the name on your passport or other official documents:
You must provide evidence of this name, such as a marriage certificate, civil partnership
certificate or deed poll. It is your responsibility to ensure that the information you provide is correct. Any suspicion of deception will be investigated.
We will not normally issue a certificate of registration or naturalisation in the name that is different from a person’s official documents. A British passport will not be issued in a different name from the one in a person’s foreign passport or travel document.
THe questions is will that constitute an issue or should i request my postgradualte diploma with the Polish variant of my name?
I am not an expert and do not know if this will be considered as a minor name change and if I should mention this at all to the home office?
From Annex A: use of names in passports I read the following:
AndMinor changes to forenames or surnames
5.1 Minor changes to forenames can be accepted when the applicant provides two pieces of documentary evidence to show the name is used for all purposes, these can be selected from the document lists contained within 4.1.
I have got my diploma and UK driving license to prove my other name.Use of name evidence:
tax record (such as a letter form tax authority)
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employment record (such as an official letter from employer
educational record (such as a school report)
letter from central, regional or local government department
driving licence (UK or overseas)
national ID card or equivalent
visa or residence permit
medical/health card
voters card
bank statement (UK applications only)
baptismal/confirmation certificate
Help much appreciated.