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Hi everyone,

I am applying for a UK Global Talent Visa (UKRI endorsed route) and I have a question regarding name format.

My passport only has one name: “HARISH” (no surname/family name).

For UKVI application, university records, bank, etc., I have been advised to use:
Given name: Harish
Family name: Harish

Some people also mention using “FNU” for missing surname cases, but I am unsure which is safer for UK systems.

Has anyone here been in a similar situation (single name / no surname in passport) for UK visa or university applications?

What name format did you use, and did it cause any issues later with:

Any real experience would be really helpful.

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I am applying for a UK Global Talent Visa (UKRI endorsed route) and I have a question regarding name format.

My passport only has one name: “HARISH” (no surname/family name).

For UKVI application, university records, bank, etc., I have been advised to use:
Given name: Harish
Family name: Harish

Some people also mention using “FNU” for missing surname cases, but I am unsure which is safer for UK systems.

Has anyone here been in a similar situation (single name / no surname in passport) for UK visa or university applications?

What name format did you use, and did it cause any issues later with:

Any real experience would be really helpful.

Thank you!