Passport verification- common name
Jun 2, 2024 | 12:21 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2024
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Passport verification- common name
Hi! New to the forum and have a question regarding passport issues.
I have a very common first and middle name with the surname ‘smith’ for the past 10 years my passport never allows me to check in online and I always need to seek assistance at e- gates. I nearly missed my flight travelling from Canada to Mexico as the airline had to send pictures of my passport to “clear” me to fly. I have never been denied entry or denied boarding so I know there is no major issues, it is however a massive inconvenience and adds time on to every trip.
has anyone else had similar issues and is there a way to somehow get the passport or name verified?
thanks !
I have a very common first and middle name with the surname ‘smith’ for the past 10 years my passport never allows me to check in online and I always need to seek assistance at e- gates. I nearly missed my flight travelling from Canada to Mexico as the airline had to send pictures of my passport to “clear” me to fly. I have never been denied entry or denied boarding so I know there is no major issues, it is however a massive inconvenience and adds time on to every trip.
has anyone else had similar issues and is there a way to somehow get the passport or name verified?
thanks !
Jun 2, 2024 | 1:34 pm
#2
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You didn't write which country issued your passport. If you have a Canadian passport, apply for a Canadian Travel Number. If you have a US passport, apply for a Redress Control Number.
Jun 2, 2024 | 6:57 pm
#4
Join Date: Apr 2016
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You didn't write which country issued your passport. If you have a Canadian passport, apply for a Canadian Travel Number. If you have a US passport, apply for a Redress Control Number.
I guess some unfortunate people could end up having to go through multiple country's no-fly-list exception system if they got flagged globally...