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How should I fill out my name with special characters on a Thai visa application?

Jul 31, 2025
4 days ago
From*****
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Guys I have a question, I have 2 names and 2 surnames, one of my 2 surnames have an ñ and an ú, just like that, Zúñiga. Also in the bottom part of the passport with all the >>>>>> is written simply ZUNIGA, How should I insert my 2 first names? should I use the field "middle name"? Should I use the special characters just as it's written in the passport or use the info on the bottom without the ñ?

Please help! I don't want to be rejected because of wrong input
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring about how to correctly enter their names on a visa application, given the presence of special characters in their surnames that differ from what's printed in the machine-readable zone of their passport. The comments suggest using the simplified version without special characters as indicated in the MRZ while also providing a method for filling in first and middle names appropriately. Additionally, one user recommends contacting the embassy for clarification.
Elías ********
Yo también. Escribí mi primer nombre en name, el segundo en middle, y los dos apellidos en surname. Todo en mayúsculas y sin tildes ni eñes (bueno, yo no tengo eñes pero tilde sí).
From*****
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@Elías *******
gracias!! Lo haré así entonces 🙂
John *******
Wannikea *********
Use exactly what's written in the >>>MRZ No special characters. Unclear what's going on with your middle name fields
Alex *********
Advice: email the embassy sending a picture with your name and asking them how to fill in the online form.