Canadian passport with given name "XXX", will OCI have "XXX" too ?
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May not be the correct forum but can someone help me with tracking my canadian passport with only my surname? I have the file number but without the given name it won't let me check. I tried putting the full name for both the given and last name but it still shows me an error. any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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are you trying to check on the BLS (https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/track-application.php) or the Passport Seva website (https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html) ?
Folks,
This post is relevant to those who have only one name and are wondering what they can do when they're told that their Canadian passports MUST have "XXX" as their given name. There is a solution - Given Name doesn't need to be "XXX". It can be blank. I have personal experience and found a solution. Please look at my post here, https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/canadian-passport-with-given-name-xxx-will-oci-have-xxx-too.577167/post-10560593
Why is this important - because some airlines and embassies when issuing visas will actually think that your Given Name is "XXX" and not interpret it as blank and a lot of other issues too. So, avoid having "XXX" on your passport.
This post is relevant to those who have only one name and are wondering what they can do when they're told that their Canadian passports MUST have "XXX" as their given name. There is a solution - Given Name doesn't need to be "XXX". It can be blank. I have personal experience and found a solution. Please look at my post here, https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/canadian-passport-with-given-name-xxx-will-oci-have-xxx-too.577167/post-10560593
Why is this important - because some airlines and embassies when issuing visas will actually think that your Given Name is "XXX" and not interpret it as blank and a lot of other issues too. So, avoid having "XXX" on your passport.
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Hello All,
My Indian passport did not have a surname. There my given name was Rahul Khanna and surname was blank. In the Canadian passport my given name is XXX and surname Rahul Khanna. I had to travel to India on a visitor visa where the name was as per my Canadian passport and did not have any issues travelling. My question regarding OCI is:
1. My name in OCI will be as per my Canadian passport from what I have read in this thread. Can someone confirm if I will need an affidavit for the same or not?
2. Will there be any issues in terms of legal documentation, banks etc. back in India since my name there is Rahul Khanna and my Canadian passport and OCI name is XXX Rahul Khanna?
Thanks in advance.
My Indian passport did not have a surname. There my given name was Rahul Khanna and surname was blank. In the Canadian passport my given name is XXX and surname Rahul Khanna. I had to travel to India on a visitor visa where the name was as per my Canadian passport and did not have any issues travelling. My question regarding OCI is:
1. My name in OCI will be as per my Canadian passport from what I have read in this thread. Can someone confirm if I will need an affidavit for the same or not?
2. Will there be any issues in terms of legal documentation, banks etc. back in India since my name there is Rahul Khanna and my Canadian passport and OCI name is XXX Rahul Khanna?
Thanks in advance.
I am on the same boat can you please tell me how you get the things done will very helpful