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My friend (an Indian citizen) has gotten married in a court (court marriage) . Due to personal reasons, no one in the family has been told about it. He now wants to travel outside so has applied for a passport. Due to secrecy surrounding the marriage, he plans to mention his marital status as single.
Will it be a problem for him? Suppose he wants to change his marital status on the day of appointment (May 2019) or at a later date, would it be possible? What documents should he submit in such a case? Can it be done discreetly without his family knowing about it?
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My friend (an Indian citizen) has gotten married in a court (court marriage) . Due to personal reasons, no one in the family has been told about it. He now wants to travel outside so has applied for a passport. Due to secrecy surrounding the marriage, he plans to mention his marital status as single.
Will it be a problem for him? Suppose he wants to change his marital status on the day of appointment (May 2019) or at a later date, would it be possible? What documents should he submit in such a case? Can it be done discreetly without his family knowing about it?
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All sorts of problems can arise if one lies on official documents. If your friend's passport application asks if he is married he should answer honestly. If that is a problem for him and his family he should resolve that first.
– Redd Herring
3 hours ago
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Think about the problems of changing his status later, when the documents will prove that he was lying. It will be easier to conceal the passport from his parents, than to cover up with the authorities.
– Weather Vane
3 hours ago
Welcome to TravelSE. I have edited the question so that it is easier to read. If you feel, some relevant details have been missed or downplayed, please edit as required.
– RedBaron
3 hours ago
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Are questions about passports on topic here when they don't directly relate to travel?
– fkraiem
3 hours ago
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Questions about passport applications in several different countries are on the site, mostly with no close votes.
– Willeke♦
2 hours ago
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My friend (an Indian citizen) has gotten married in a court (court marriage) . Due to personal reasons, no one in the family has been told about it. He now wants to travel outside so has applied for a passport. Due to secrecy surrounding the marriage, he plans to mention his marital status as single.
Will it be a problem for him? Suppose he wants to change his marital status on the day of appointment (May 2019) or at a later date, would it be possible? What documents should he submit in such a case? Can it be done discreetly without his family knowing about it?
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My friend (an Indian citizen) has gotten married in a court (court marriage) . Due to personal reasons, no one in the family has been told about it. He now wants to travel outside so has applied for a passport. Due to secrecy surrounding the marriage, he plans to mention his marital status as single.
Will it be a problem for him? Suppose he wants to change his marital status on the day of appointment (May 2019) or at a later date, would it be possible? What documents should he submit in such a case? Can it be done discreetly without his family knowing about it?
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All sorts of problems can arise if one lies on official documents. If your friend's passport application asks if he is married he should answer honestly. If that is a problem for him and his family he should resolve that first.
– Redd Herring
3 hours ago
16
Think about the problems of changing his status later, when the documents will prove that he was lying. It will be easier to conceal the passport from his parents, than to cover up with the authorities.
– Weather Vane
3 hours ago
Welcome to TravelSE. I have edited the question so that it is easier to read. If you feel, some relevant details have been missed or downplayed, please edit as required.
– RedBaron
3 hours ago
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Are questions about passports on topic here when they don't directly relate to travel?
– fkraiem
3 hours ago
4
Questions about passport applications in several different countries are on the site, mostly with no close votes.
– Willeke♦
2 hours ago
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All sorts of problems can arise if one lies on official documents. If your friend's passport application asks if he is married he should answer honestly. If that is a problem for him and his family he should resolve that first.
– Redd Herring
3 hours ago
16
Think about the problems of changing his status later, when the documents will prove that he was lying. It will be easier to conceal the passport from his parents, than to cover up with the authorities.
– Weather Vane
3 hours ago
Welcome to TravelSE. I have edited the question so that it is easier to read. If you feel, some relevant details have been missed or downplayed, please edit as required.
– RedBaron
3 hours ago
1
Are questions about passports on topic here when they don't directly relate to travel?
– fkraiem
3 hours ago
4
Questions about passport applications in several different countries are on the site, mostly with no close votes.
– Willeke♦
2 hours ago
17
17
All sorts of problems can arise if one lies on official documents. If your friend's passport application asks if he is married he should answer honestly. If that is a problem for him and his family he should resolve that first.
– Redd Herring
3 hours ago
All sorts of problems can arise if one lies on official documents. If your friend's passport application asks if he is married he should answer honestly. If that is a problem for him and his family he should resolve that first.
– Redd Herring
3 hours ago
16
16
Think about the problems of changing his status later, when the documents will prove that he was lying. It will be easier to conceal the passport from his parents, than to cover up with the authorities.
– Weather Vane
3 hours ago
Think about the problems of changing his status later, when the documents will prove that he was lying. It will be easier to conceal the passport from his parents, than to cover up with the authorities.
– Weather Vane
3 hours ago
Welcome to TravelSE. I have edited the question so that it is easier to read. If you feel, some relevant details have been missed or downplayed, please edit as required.
– RedBaron
3 hours ago
Welcome to TravelSE. I have edited the question so that it is easier to read. If you feel, some relevant details have been missed or downplayed, please edit as required.
– RedBaron
3 hours ago
1
1
Are questions about passports on topic here when they don't directly relate to travel?
– fkraiem
3 hours ago
Are questions about passports on topic here when they don't directly relate to travel?
– fkraiem
3 hours ago
4
4
Questions about passport applications in several different countries are on the site, mostly with no close votes.
– Willeke♦
2 hours ago
Questions about passport applications in several different countries are on the site, mostly with no close votes.
– Willeke♦
2 hours ago
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TL;DR. Don't lie on your application. It is usually much easier to hide info from or convince your family than the government.
There are multiple questions here and I'll try to answer the easiest ones first
Can marital status be changed discreetly?
No. Indian passports have spouse name in biodata page. If you declare your marital status, the last page of passport will have your spouse name. If your friend's family sees the passport, they will know the truth.
Can marital status be changed? With what documents?
Yes. If you need to change the status during application just mention it to the person on the counter. If you have a passport, apply for reissue of passport on account of change in personal particulars.
Earlier marriage certificate was required, but it seems this requirement has been done away with. It is possible officials may insist on the certificate.
Be aware that if your friend mentions his status as single and later applies to re-issue passport with updated status, an observant officer may notice that date on the certificate is earlier than date of issue of existing passport and then fine him/stall his application on account of deception.
Will mentioning wrong status be a problem for him?
Yes. General advice given here is to not lie knowingly during application. Apart from the problem of explaining change in status in subsequent passport, your friend may face some uncomfortable questions from a foreign consulate if he plans for his wife to join him in a foreign country later. He will be required to disclose his marital status on most visa applications as well. If he lies there too and his lie is subsequently discovered, consequences can be severe.
It may make it harder for them to obtain documentation for children later if they don't have spouse names on passport ( e.g. India requires (Q6 in the FAQ) both parents to be present for minor child's passport or copies of both parent's passport with spouse name added).
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TL;DR. Don't lie on your application. It is usually much easier to hide info from or convince your family than the government.
There are multiple questions here and I'll try to answer the easiest ones first
Can marital status be changed discreetly?
No. Indian passports have spouse name in biodata page. If you declare your marital status, the last page of passport will have your spouse name. If your friend's family sees the passport, they will know the truth.
Can marital status be changed? With what documents?
Yes. If you need to change the status during application just mention it to the person on the counter. If you have a passport, apply for reissue of passport on account of change in personal particulars.
Earlier marriage certificate was required, but it seems this requirement has been done away with. It is possible officials may insist on the certificate.
Be aware that if your friend mentions his status as single and later applies to re-issue passport with updated status, an observant officer may notice that date on the certificate is earlier than date of issue of existing passport and then fine him/stall his application on account of deception.
Will mentioning wrong status be a problem for him?
Yes. General advice given here is to not lie knowingly during application. Apart from the problem of explaining change in status in subsequent passport, your friend may face some uncomfortable questions from a foreign consulate if he plans for his wife to join him in a foreign country later. He will be required to disclose his marital status on most visa applications as well. If he lies there too and his lie is subsequently discovered, consequences can be severe.
It may make it harder for them to obtain documentation for children later if they don't have spouse names on passport ( e.g. India requires (Q6 in the FAQ) both parents to be present for minor child's passport or copies of both parent's passport with spouse name added).
answered 3 hours ago
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Note that lies are knowing by definition. You can unknowingly say something that's not true, but it's not a lie f you didn't know it was false.
– David Richerby
1 hour ago
add a comment |
TL;DR. Don't lie on your application. It is usually much easier to hide info from or convince your family than the government.
There are multiple questions here and I'll try to answer the easiest ones first
Can marital status be changed discreetly?
No. Indian passports have spouse name in biodata page. If you declare your marital status, the last page of passport will have your spouse name. If your friend's family sees the passport, they will know the truth.
Can marital status be changed? With what documents?
Yes. If you need to change the status during application just mention it to the person on the counter. If you have a passport, apply for reissue of passport on account of change in personal particulars.
Earlier marriage certificate was required, but it seems this requirement has been done away with. It is possible officials may insist on the certificate.
Be aware that if your friend mentions his status as single and later applies to re-issue passport with updated status, an observant officer may notice that date on the certificate is earlier than date of issue of existing passport and then fine him/stall his application on account of deception.
Will mentioning wrong status be a problem for him?
Yes. General advice given here is to not lie knowingly during application. Apart from the problem of explaining change in status in subsequent passport, your friend may face some uncomfortable questions from a foreign consulate if he plans for his wife to join him in a foreign country later. He will be required to disclose his marital status on most visa applications as well. If he lies there too and his lie is subsequently discovered, consequences can be severe.
It may make it harder for them to obtain documentation for children later if they don't have spouse names on passport ( e.g. India requires (Q6 in the FAQ) both parents to be present for minor child's passport or copies of both parent's passport with spouse name added).
answered 3 hours ago
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Note that lies are knowing by definition. You can unknowingly say something that's not true, but it's not a lie f you didn't know it was false.
– David Richerby
1 hour ago
add a comment |
TL;DR. Don't lie on your application. It is usually much easier to hide info from or convince your family than the government.
There are multiple questions here and I'll try to answer the easiest ones first
Can marital status be changed discreetly?
No. Indian passports have spouse name in biodata page. If you declare your marital status, the last page of passport will have your spouse name. If your friend's family sees the passport, they will know the truth.
Can marital status be changed? With what documents?
Yes. If you need to change the status during application just mention it to the person on the counter. If you have a passport, apply for reissue of passport on account of change in personal particulars.
Earlier marriage certificate was required, but it seems this requirement has been done away with. It is possible officials may insist on the certificate.
Be aware that if your friend mentions his status as single and later applies to re-issue passport with updated status, an observant officer may notice that date on the certificate is earlier than date of issue of existing passport and then fine him/stall his application on account of deception.
Will mentioning wrong status be a problem for him?
Yes. General advice given here is to not lie knowingly during application. Apart from the problem of explaining change in status in subsequent passport, your friend may face some uncomfortable questions from a foreign consulate if he plans for his wife to join him in a foreign country later. He will be required to disclose his marital status on most visa applications as well. If he lies there too and his lie is subsequently discovered, consequences can be severe.
It may make it harder for them to obtain documentation for children later if they don't have spouse names on passport ( e.g. India requires (Q6 in the FAQ) both parents to be present for minor child's passport or copies of both parent's passport with spouse name added).
answered 3 hours ago
RedBaronRedBaron
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TL;DR. Don't lie on your application. It is usually much easier to hide info from or convince your family than the government.
There are multiple questions here and I'll try to answer the easiest ones first
Can marital status be changed discreetly?
No. Indian passports have spouse name in biodata page. If you declare your marital status, the last page of passport will have your spouse name. If your friend's family sees the passport, they will know the truth.
Can marital status be changed? With what documents?
Yes. If you need to change the status during application just mention it to the person on the counter. If you have a passport, apply for reissue of passport on account of change in personal particulars.
Earlier marriage certificate was required, but it seems this requirement has been done away with. It is possible officials may insist on the certificate.
Be aware that if your friend mentions his status as single and later applies to re-issue passport with updated status, an observant officer may notice that date on the certificate is earlier than date of issue of existing passport and then fine him/stall his application on account of deception.
Will mentioning wrong status be a problem for him?
Yes. General advice given here is to not lie knowingly during application. Apart from the problem of explaining change in status in subsequent passport, your friend may face some uncomfortable questions from a foreign consulate if he plans for his wife to join him in a foreign country later. He will be required to disclose his marital status on most visa applications as well. If he lies there too and his lie is subsequently discovered, consequences can be severe.
It may make it harder for them to obtain documentation for children later if they don't have spouse names on passport ( e.g. India requires (Q6 in the FAQ) both parents to be present for minor child's passport or copies of both parent's passport with spouse name added).
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Note that lies are knowing by definition. You can unknowingly say something that's not true, but it's not a lie f you didn't know it was false.
– David Richerby
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Note that lies are knowing by definition. You can unknowingly say something that's not true, but it's not a lie f you didn't know it was false.
– David Richerby
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Note that lies are knowing by definition. You can unknowingly say something that's not true, but it's not a lie f you didn't know it was false.
– David Richerby
1 hour ago
Note that lies are knowing by definition. You can unknowingly say something that's not true, but it's not a lie f you didn't know it was false.
– David Richerby
1 hour ago
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All sorts of problems can arise if one lies on official documents. If your friend's passport application asks if he is married he should answer honestly. If that is a problem for him and his family he should resolve that first.
– Redd Herring
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Think about the problems of changing his status later, when the documents will prove that he was lying. It will be easier to conceal the passport from his parents, than to cover up with the authorities.
– Weather Vane
3 hours ago
Welcome to TravelSE. I have edited the question so that it is easier to read. If you feel, some relevant details have been missed or downplayed, please edit as required.
– RedBaron
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Are questions about passports on topic here when they don't directly relate to travel?
– fkraiem
3 hours ago
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Questions about passport applications in several different countries are on the site, mostly with no close votes.
– Willeke♦
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