Book flights under married name (GREENCARD) or maiden (on passport)

[zsanesz 0]

Hi everyone,

So, it turns out I can fly home next week! Of course I'm going through every little detail in my head, I'd like to avoid all drama during re-entry to the U.S. My passport is still under my maiden name so suddenly I realize I have no idea which name to use for booking my flight!!! Because of course my green card has my married name, so....,Am I dumb or what?! Has anyone been in this situation? Please bring some clarity to my confusion!

Thanks!!!

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[Dashinka 23,209]

I have heard either way will work but th consensus seems to be to use your passport and maiden name to book your tickets, but bring a copy of your marriage certificate with your GC/AP for re-entry into the U.S. We did it that way for my wife's trip to Russia transiting through China and she had no trouble outbound. We will see what happens upon re-entry in a few weeks, but I will be with her at that time so hopefully it will go smoothly.

You may also want to ask the question in the regional forum for Hungary to see if there is anything specific for there.

Good Luck and Safe Travels!

[S_R 148]

Book your flight with name on passport always. The greencard is a United States document and has no bearing outside the states until you are ready to return. Go along with your marriage certificate though to validate the name on the GC.

[is63 7]

Correct. I always book flights with passport name.

In our case, my wife changed her name after marriage but kept the old maiden name on passport to avoid getting a new passport.

We had to use maiden name for flight tickets. At the airport way back they get to know your name from their records.

Within USA you have to book tickets according to your driving license also and not GC.

Book your flight with name on passport always. The greencard is a United States document and has no bearing outside the states until you are ready to return. Go along with your marriage certificate though to validate the name on the GC.