Can i change my name by deed poll if i am a international student in Scotland?

Question

HI guys...

im a international student from asia in scotland..my name is really big it give me problems with communications so i want to make it small by deed poll...But there are few questions i need to ask yall guys..

1.Do i need to re-apply for a visa?

2.Is the visa interview going to be as Complicated as it was in the first time..

3.Do i have to go back to my home country to re-apply for visa?

4.Do my college need to write some kind of application or something to the local court?

5.Do i need a witness?

6.Do i need a lawyer?

7.How much it would cost?

plz assist me i reallly wanna change my name to something short..

Answer 1

Here is a link to all the information you need

http://www.ukdps.co.uk/WhoCanApply.html

You forgot one thing, you'll need to change your passport as well.