How do I enter a hyphenated or very long name on the e-visa form?

Enter your name exactly as it is machine-readable on your passport. The two lines at the bottom of the photo page show names in capital letters, with the hyphen replaced by a filler symbol. For the e-visa form, write the hyphenated name with a space where the hyphen is, because the form does not accept hyphens.

Do not join the two parts with no space. That caused the rejection in your case, because the name no longer matches the passport.

Very long names can be cut off by the form. If your passport shows a shorter version in the machine-readable lines, use the version in the passport data page. Take care that the surname, given name and middle name fields match the passport.

Correct the name when the portal asks for an amendment, or apply again if it is already rejected. Our e-visa guide explains the form, and you can apply with a form check.