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Documents and legalisation · q22/30 · English
What if the name on my degree does not match my passport?
If the name on your degree does not match your passport, expect a request for explanations.
Check three places: Degree certificate, legalisation papers and passport spelling.
Changes need proof: A renamed institution or changed name needs official evidence or an explanatory letter.
Translation too: The Chinese transliteration must stay consistent with the passport.
What most people miss: This is not a missing document. It is inconsistent data, and reissuing proof takes time you may not have.
Local rules vary. Confirm current requirements with the authority before filing; outcomes rest with the authorities. This page summarises public information and hands-on experience. It is not legal advice and does not promise any approval outcome. Fees and processing times are confirmed in a written quotation.