Originally Posted by tracicita

Hello! I moved from the USA to the UK in March and got married in April. I sent in my passport to the London Embassy to have my name changed to my new married last name.

I was wondering if anyone knows if my passport number will change when they change my name?

I am asking because I want to apply for my FLR(M) spouse visa online with an appointment for the premium expedited service at a public enquiry office, but I need my passport number on the application. I know what my old one was, but I don't know if it will change.

I am trying to apply quickly because the premium service appointments are already booked up for a month around the country, and I'd like to get one booked on the likelihood that my passport will be arriving back any day with my new name. Then I can get my Biometric Residence Permit and be eligible to work sooner. But I won't send in the application if the passport number will be different.

Thank you for any advice!