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How to fill the name fields so they match your passport

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Copy the passport letter for letter. Primer Nombre is your first given name and Segundo Nombre any other given names (blank if none); Primer Apellido is your surname and Segundo Apellido stays blank unless the passport prints a second surname. Never invent a name to fill a box, and keep one spelling everywhere.

Sources (4)

First name

Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

Middle name

Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

Last name

Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

Second last name

Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

Fill the four fields

  1. 1

    Read the name from the passport

    Use the photo page or the two lines at the bottom of it, not a driving licence or a booking. The name check tool splits it for you.

    Sources (4)

    First name

    Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

    Middle name

    Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

    Last name

    Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

    Second last name

    Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

  2. 2

    Primer Nombre

    The first given name only, exactly as printed. Not the full name.

    Source (1)

    First name

    Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

  3. 3

    Segundo Nombre

    Every other given name, in passport order, or blank if there is none. A surname never goes here.

    Source (1)

    Middle name

    Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

  4. 4

    Primer Apellido

    Your surname as printed. A hyphenated surname, or one with a particle such as DE or DEL, is one surname and goes here whole.

    Source (1)

    Last name

    Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

  5. 5

    Segundo Apellido

    Only if the passport prints a second, separate surname. Otherwise leave it blank.

    Source (1)

    Second last name

    Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

Examples (fictional names)

Two given names, one surname: ANA LUCIA MUESTRA

Primer Nombre
ANA
Segundo Nombre
LUCIA
Primer Apellido
MUESTRA
Segundo Apellido
(blank)

Hyphenated surname: JOHN MUESTRA-RIVAS

Primer Nombre
JOHN
Segundo Nombre
(blank)
Primer Apellido
MUESTRA-RIVAS
Segundo Apellido
(blank)

Surname with a particle: JAMES PAUL DE LA MUESTRA

Primer Nombre
JAMES
Segundo Nombre
PAUL
Primer Apellido
DE LA MUESTRA
Segundo Apellido
(blank)

Two separate surnames printed: MARIA MUESTRA RIVAS

Primer Nombre
MARIA
Segundo Nombre
(blank)
Primer Apellido
MUESTRA
Segundo Apellido
RIVAS

Common mistakes

  • Typing the full name into Primer Nombre.
    Sources (2)

    First name

    Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

    Registro consular: the basic data form

    OfficialVerified Oct 6, 2026Source

  • Putting the surname in Segundo Nombre, or a middle name in Primer Apellido.
    Sources (2)

    Middle name

    Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

    Last name

    Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

  • Repeating the surname in Segundo Apellido, or inventing a second one.
    Source (1)

    Second last name

    Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

  • Names that do not match the passport letter for letter, or that differ between the registration, the trámite and the documents.
    Sources (4)

    First name

    Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

    Middle name

    Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

    Last name

    Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

    Second last name

    Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

Free tool for this step

Frequently asked questions

I only have one last name. What goes in Segundo Apellido?

Nothing. Leave Segundo Apellido blank; your surname goes in Primer Apellido.

Sources (2)

Second last name

Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

Last name

Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

Where does my middle name go?

In Segundo Nombre, as printed in the passport. If you have none, leave it blank.

Source (1)

Middle name

Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

My surname is hyphenated. Is that two surnames?

No. A hyphenated surname is one surname: all of it, hyphen included, goes in Primer Apellido and Segundo Apellido stays blank.

Sources (2)

Last name

Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

Second last name

Applicant reportsVerified Sep 25, 2026Source

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