Identity documents and travel

Correcting a passport name error

Identify the source and contact the issuer.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 20.10.2026
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Important to know

Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.

Before you start

Compare Hebrew/Latin spelling and original records before travel.

Who is this guide for?

People with mismatched passport names.

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Conditions and exceptions

Route depends on error/change and location; immediate correction is not guaranteed.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Record the mismatch

Compare passport, ID, extract and booking without marking the original.
What should you prepare?

Comparison evidence.

Please note

Spelling differences are not always formal name changes.

05

Check booking and visa

After receipt compare all names and seek carrier/visa-authority correction if needed.
What should you prepare?

Passport and replies.

Please note

Booking approval does not guarantee entry.

Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

Frequently asked questions

May I edit the copy I send?

No. Ask the issuer for a corrected document or official instructions.

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