Can I change my English name at will when applying for a passport?

When applying for a passport, you can't change your English name at will, and the determination of English name needs to follow certain rules.

Specifically, under normal circumstances, English names in passports are based on the pinyin of Chinese names. When applying for a passport, the English name you provide should be consistent with the English name on your identity information (such as ID card, household registration book, etc.). Therefore, if you want to change your English name when you apply for a passport, you need to provide corresponding supporting documents (such as marriage certificate, divorce certificate, adoption certificate, etc.). ) to prove the legitimacy of your English name change.

In addition, it should be noted that the English names used in passports must comply with the provisions of the Chinese Pinyin Scheme. Therefore, even if you want to change your English name, you must ensure that it conforms to the provisions of the Chinese Pinyin Scheme.

To sum up, you can't change your English name at will when applying for a passport, and you need to follow relevant regulations and procedures.