Answered2 years ago
Will omitting a hyphen from my name cause issues in my DTV application?
I tried applying for DTV on the official website today. I’ve a hyphenated name. Unfortunately it doesn’t accept the hyphen. So I’ve just typed in my name without the hyphen. Would this be a problem? Your input would be much appreciated. Thank you!
Answer summary
A user faced a problem when applying for a DTV visa online, as the official website did not accept hyphens in names, leading them to submit their name without it. Comments suggested that similar to airline ticket purchases, a hyphen can be omitted and the names should be input as a single word. Others advised being cautious with naming conventions to avoid possible visa issues and recommended contacting the embassy for clarification.
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Harvey *****
You should do the same as when purchasing a flight. Your middle name should be included as the second part of your first name, with no hyphens and joined together. I did this and had no issues
Anonymous *************
OP@Harvey ****
Thank you very much for your input mate! Cheers
Tim ***********
Can you give an example what a hyphenated name is ?
Anonymous *************
OP@Tim **********
Here are some examples. Sue-Ellen, Tommy-Lee. ThanksKyle **********
watch you, mandarin folks DON'T HAVE a middle name. One of my friends got his visa cancelled cuz the put his second name as middle name. I believe you should type your whole name like this Mei-Ying in the given name.
Anonymous *************
OP@Kyle *********
I wish it is possible. The problem is that the website does not accept the hyphen.Kyle **********
Anonymous participant I recommend you to mail the embassy, I have the screenshot from the embassy my friend applied which clearly states 'according to your passport, your name should Mei-Ying (with the -, no spaces in between names) and your family name should be Lin. Contact the embassy, my friend lost over 10k for such a mistake and even tho other embassies worldwide stated differently they claimed to do that way (besides of pointing out that the application CANNOT BE REFUND UNDER ANY CIRCOSTANCE).
Anonymous *************
OP@Kyle *********
CanberraKyle **********
Anonymous participant which embassy are you applying at?
Anonymous *************
OP@Kyle *********
Thanks mate. I’d already email them. Hopefully get a response before Easter.Anonymous ******************
Email the embassy
Anonymous *************
OPAnonymous participant 959 I did. No response yet.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant it’s a public holiday, so you may not hear back until next week..when did you email them?
Anonymous *************
OPAnonymous participant 959 ok thanks. I emailed them a couple of days ago.
Michael *******
Taiwanese PP ?
Anonymous *************
OP@Michael ******
Yeah. Similar style name. But I’m not Taiwanese.Activity
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