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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 4:56 pm
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Originally Posted by MH86
I just checked the Civil Registration System, I only have a first name which is Johan Smith and a surname which is Anderson (as an example), nothing is mentioned about a middle name.
Well, if I write Johan Smith in the ESTA application (in the field first given name), and get an approval, will it still be a problem at check in or when I arrive in the U.S.?
It can work fine and generally does, but it won't necessarily be automatic no-issue at departure and/or arrival airport. People travel in such situations generally without any problem, but as tanja mentions there are some idiots who may try to make a mountain out of a molehill.

If in your situation -- or with others in your situation in my travel party -- I wouldn't worry about it as things, under your circumstances mentioned above, almost certainly work out fine with the airline and passport control/immigration.
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