No last name on passport for Visa application

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northlightxNew member31 July 2020 23:43:40

Hi there,

I intend to apply for Marriage Visa. I saw the application form that I need to fill in my "First Name" and "Surname (Familienname)". However, I do not have any last name, and my passport only has one full name. How should I fill out the form if I only have one full name? Should I put it under First Name or Surname? Both fields are mandatory though.

I went to the online application (VIDEX) on the german embassy website and used the "Assistant" button and clicked the "Family name" and this window popped up: "Please enter the family name of the applicant in Latin script (as stated in the travel document). The following (special) characters may be entered: A..ZÄÖÜß '/ - + .blank. Numerals may not be entered."

Anyone has similar experience? Thank you.

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

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beppiGermany - Singapore Expert01 August 2020 07:05:50

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It is very rare that someone has no family name and most systems worldwide are not prepared for it.
You can either "give yourself a family name"- as some Indonesian friends did (the local authorites in their home country obliged and issued the required documents), or ask the foreign authorities how you should proceed without one - but do expect complications then!

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