Passport with Maiden name has valid 5yr visa, can I use it?

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

I have changed my name on DL and at work but haven't got a new passport yet. I did the name change early this year.

I have 5yr visa to Ghana in my old passport and I'm wondering if I can use it when I visit him toward the end of this year?

[Pitaya 2,577]

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Sure, you can use your maiden-name passport. Book the travel ticket in the passport (maiden) name, be sure to bring your passport, your GC (assuming it is using your married name), and a copy of your marriage certificate (documents the name change).

Good luck on your immigration journey.

[Dave&Roza 748]

I have changed my name on DL and at work but haven't got a new passport yet. I did the name change early this year.

I have 5yr visa to Ghana in my old passport and I'm wondering if I can use it when I visit him toward the end of this year?

Just book the tickets in your maiden name and use your current passport. I am going to assume based on the visa's expiration date that you still have 5 years validity on your US passport. I would continue to use the current passport and just book the tickets in your maiden name until it is convenient to get a new passport and visa to Ghana. As long as the airline ticket name and passport name match, you will not have any issues.

Dave