Name on travel documents

[Cluelessallthetime]

What name should my travel documents be in please?

Holiday booking
EHIC card
Travel insurance

My passport is still in maiden name.
My driving license, bank cards, GP and everything else are all in my married name.

My EHIC card is in my married name same as my NHS records. But the website states that it needs to match my passport. So, is my EHIC card invalid or will a marriage certificate be acceptable? What about travel insurance? Have I forgotten any other documents I might need?

I haven’t travelled in 40 years, so any advice appreciated, thanks.

If your passport is in your maiden name then you should book your tickets/holiday in that name. Alternatively update your passport to match the rest of your documents.

Passport and ticket need to match.

I would get a new passport.

Flights and passport need to match.

But when we used the EHIC card on holiday we also had to provide the passport and a copy was made to file with the claim. A marriage certificate in English which needs to include the name change may not be that well seen in a Spanish or French speaking country. They may understand it but it's for official documentation.

Regarding your EHIC card and travel insurance, it's crucial to ensure they match your passport name, especially if you're traveling within the EU. While having your documents match perfectly is ideal, there are often solutions if they don't quite line up. As for travel insurance, it's usually more flexible, but it's still best to ensure your name matches as closely as possible to avoid any hiccups in case you need to make a claim. As for the k-eta, if you're referring to an electronic travel authorization like the one needed for certain countries, it's definitely something to look into depending on where you're headed. They're typically straightforward to apply for online, but again, it's best to check the specific requirements for your destination.