I recently split my name on Indian passport. Previously all was in given name- AAA BBB, Now new passport Given name AAA Surname BBB. But on my pr card still AAA BBB. I want to travel to india for 2 weeks something urgent. I have legal document from Provincial government name change/ name split that shows name split, and old passport with new passport. Provincial driver license with name split.Will any chance i can face problem at Indian airport by airline or Indian immigration that can stop to board. Or somebody travelled with same situation. I don’t want to stuck there more than 2 weeks and don’t want to apply PRTD.
Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.
Following a legal name change, IRCC recommends that you apply for a new PR card so that the name on your PR card matches your updated documents. As part of the application, you will need to provide supporting documentation for the name change.
It is also important to be aware that having different names on your passport and other identification or travel documents can cause issues when travelling. The Government of Canada recommends making travel bookings in the name shown on your passport and, ideally, having your other identification match your passport as well. A discrepancy may result in delays or, in some circumstances, being denied boarding or experiencing difficulties at the border, even when you are carrying legal documentation explaining the name change.
Since you are planning to travel soon, you may wish to contact your airline directly before departure to explain the name discrepancy and ask what documentation they will require for your return flight to Canada. Ultimately, the airline will need to determine whether the documents you present meet its requirements for boarding.
If you are outside Canada and are unable to use your PR card to return to Canada on a commercial carrier, you may need to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) before returning. If this is the case, you will want to apply for a PRTD from a Canadian visa office as soon as you reach your destination.
Given that travel and boarding decisions can depend on the documents presented and the circumstances at the time of travel, it would be best to confirm the requirements with the airline and Border Information Services before travelling.
We hope this information is helpful, and wish you all the best. Please follow up with us if you have any further questions.