International travel with GC and passport having different last names

[Texangirl10 0]

Hi, I am a permanent resident and my green card has married name on it, while my Ukrainian passport has maiden name. It seems like the only way to change my passport to married name is to do it in Ukraine (complicated procedure), but I’m not going there any time soon.

My question is it a mandatory requirement to change last name on the passport or I can continue using it with maiden name on it? ( it is still valid for 7 more years).

I have an international flight booked to Guatemala in the few months, tickets are on maiden name to match passport. Will I have troubles leaving Guatemala since my passport and green card have different last names?

I’m taking certified copy of my marriage certificate, but it only indicates my maiden name on it. Will that be sufficient to explain name difference?

If anyone had a similar issue appreciate your comments/ advices regarding this matter. 

[Just Paul 4,591]

Take the marriage certificate with you.  Airlines can also input your GC into Secureflight (check) which will comeback as able to enter the US.    If you are flying an US Based carrier and most LATAM carries  you can put your green card and passport in frequent flyer profile.

 

[Texangirl10 0]

Thanks for your suggestions, good to know these possible options.  

[Hank_ 9,173]

^^^  What Paul & Mary said - carry a copy of your marriage certificate.    

 

Airfare must be in the name in the passport