what is a name change document? if name has not changed, can birth certificate suffice?

Question

Former passport and Chinese visas use a middle initial (R).  Current passport spells out middle name (Robert).  Visa application rejected - name change document requested.  But there is no name change - only initial vs. spelled out middle name.

Victoria · Answer

Hey, Joan! You know, the initial R can stand for Robert, Ross, Robin, etc., you can't tell whether this R here just refers to Robert, so it is normal that the embassy has doubt on this. The Name Change document can be a letter from local authorties proving that both names are yours. You can ask the organization which issues you the current passport to provide this letter.

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