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TAP Air Portugal name correction

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TAP Air Portugal will correct a genuine spelling error for the same traveler. The common TAP snag is Portuguese compound surnames — multiple family names (e.g. "Sousa Pereira") that get shortened or reordered and then don't match the passport. Here's how to fix it.

Quick answer

  • Spelling fix, missing part of a compound surname, wrong order → usually a correction for the same passenger.
  • A different person → not allowed; that's a new ticket.
  • Match your passport exactly — include all parts of a compound surname.
  • Booked on flytap.com? Ask TAP. Via agent/OTA? Ask them.
  • TAP Miles&Go member? Keep the corrected name matching your profile.

Portuguese surnames — the usual cause

Portuguese and Brazilian names often carry two or more surnames. Booking sites sometimes drop one, or reorder them, so the ticket no longer matches the passport. When you correct it, give all the surnames, in the passport's order — that's usually what fixes the mismatch.

⚠️ Draft: confirm TAP's current correction limits and any fee from its official agency policy before publishing, and add a "Last checked" date.

How to request it

Documents & deadline

Have your passport ready; a surname change may need a marriage or legal document. Fix it before check-in so the ticket matches your ID.

Don't do: treat moving the ticket to another person as a "correction." A different traveler isn't allowed — that's a new booking, which we can price for you.

Frequently asked questions

My surname has two parts and one is missing on the TAP ticket — can it be fixed?
Yes, as a correction for the same passenger. Give all parts of your surname in the exact order shown on your passport, and request the correction from whoever issued the ticket.
Can I transfer my TAP ticket to someone else?
No — the ticket is tied to one named traveler. A different person needs a new booking.
How do I correct a misspelled name on TAP?
Request a name correction from TAP (if you booked on flytap.com) or your agent/OTA, matching your passport exactly.
Will a correction affect my Miles&Go account?
Make sure the corrected name matches your TAP Miles&Go profile so miles credit correctly.

Want us to check your TAP ticket?

Compound surnames trip up a lot of TAP bookings. Tell us what's wrong and where you booked, and we'll connect you with a licensed independent travel specialist who can sort the correction — or tell you honestly how to do it yourself.

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Reviewed by the Yellow & Blue Travel team — independent travel specialists.

Guidance last reviewed 10 Nov 2026 · TAP specifics to be confirmed from its official agency policy.

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