Surname on the passport

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fred83Member17 May 2013 15:30:08

Hi Guys,

I'm marrying a Latvian girl and as a consequence she will take my surname "Gatti", but by Latvian laws this will be "adjusted" to their standards, "Gati" and the original will appear as a comment on another page of the passport.

For a detailed description see here:
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=261434

Now, why the Australian forum?
Well, we booked a flight to Sydney and we did it with my original surname "Gatti". Assuming that we won't have any problems with the check-in and at the gate, what will be with the VISA? We'll have to apply for it and I guess it must have the same surname as per the flight ticket.
Will we have problems with it?

Hopefully my issue is clear!

Thanks in advance,
Federico

spearosydney New member

Member since 26 March 2013

spearosydneyNew member19 May 2013 10:43:51

I suggest getting a written explanation from the Latvian authorities,also check with the Australian consulate in Frankfurt,you dont want to be put on the next flight back,,,,,,,,,,,,big waste of time
Spearo

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