Do I need to update my passport marital status for an education visa if I’m studying independently?

[Aaradhyarider402]

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Aaradhyarider402
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April 28, 2025 at 7:20 am

My husband and I are planning to apply for an education visa to study abroad. On my current passport, my marital status is listed as “unmarried.” Since we are both applying for individual student visas (not dependent visas), do I still need to update my passport to reflect my correct marital status before applying? Will this cause any issues during the visa process or while living abroad?

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[Nileshfox961]

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April 28, 2025 at 7:28 am

No you need not . It won’t cause any issues but for the future purpose like resident permit etc depending on the country. It would be wise to update ig

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[Aaradhyarider402]

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April 28, 2025 at 9:20 am

I can update after I get the education visa right? Maybe at a later date?

Also: my husband had mentioned that he is married and he is carrying our marriage certificate for his PCC appointment tomorrow. Will this cause any issues?

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[Nileshfox961]

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April 28, 2025 at 9:22 am

Once you get the visa if you change your passport you will still need to carry your old one as visa will be stamped on to your old passport.
As of now it’s not mandatory since you have all the other documents which says you two are married right!

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[Aaradhyarider402]

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Aaradhyarider402
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April 28, 2025 at 9:24 am

Yep – we have the marriage certificate! But all my personal documents have my marital status as single, and I don’t plan to change my surname either – so this won’t be an issue right?

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[Nileshfox961]

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Nileshfox961
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April 28, 2025 at 9:25 am

As far as I know it won’t be

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[Aaradhyarider402]

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Aaradhyarider402
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April 28, 2025 at 9:25 am

Thank you so much!

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April 28, 2025 at 9:26 am

Happy to help

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