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Spelling mistake in your name on the passport request/BVL: how to get it corrected

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Documents Needed

  • Letter of explanation

    Submitted alongside your passport to explain and request correction of the name spelling mistake.

  • Additional proof of name/identity

    Documents like a national ID card or driving license, used to support the correct spelling.

  • Offer letter from your DLI

    Can serve as one piece of supporting evidence for your correct name, alongside government-issued ID.

Step-by-Step

If IRCC issues a request for your passport (BVL) with a spelling mistake in your name, you don't need to start over — you can request a correction alongside submission.

What group members advised:
  1. Submit your passport along with a letter of explanation describing the spelling mistake and requesting the correction.

  2. Include additional proof of your correct name to back up the request — group members suggested using government-issued ID such as an Aadhar card or driving license.

  3. A DLI offer letter can supplement (not replace) the identity documents, since it shows your name as used for your study application.

  4. Act quickly and also raise it through the immigration office/webform, since this kind of correction has a time-sensitive impact on your ability to get the visa stamped.


Takeaway: a name-spelling error on the passport request doesn't need to derail your timeline — pair the passport submission with a clear letter of explanation and solid ID-based proof of the correct spelling.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Do: Submit a letter of explanation with your passport when there's a name-spelling error on the request.
  • Do: Back up the correction with independent proof of name, like a national ID or driving license.
  • Tip: A DLI offer letter can support, but shouldn't replace, government-issued identity proof.

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