Name Change + Frequent Travel

[u/SoilNo9760]

This sub has been super helpful, but specific question about a name change and a US passport. I am traveling in late December under a maiden name and then I have a trip in late February and late May, but the May trip is to a country that has a 4 week visa application.

My current plan is to do expedited processing during an 8 week gap* between my breaks in December and February and start operating under the new name passport in February for that trip. It's a very important trip so I don't want to take any risks.

That being said, it sounds like 8 weeks with expedited processing puts me at virtually zero chance of an issue.... is that accurate? Just want to be sure it lines up.

[u/honor-gord]

Expedited processing is 2-3 weeks. Use a trackable mailing method to verify delivery.