An e-Passport in Bangladesh is a digital version of a passport that contains an electronic chip that stores the passport holder’s personal and biometric information, such as their photograph, fingerprints, and signature. The e-Passport is a modern and secure travel document that complies with international standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
The e-Passport was introduced in Bangladesh in 2019 to replace the traditional machine-readable passport (MRP). The e-Passport has enhanced security features that make it more difficult to counterfeit or tamper with. The e-Passport also offers faster and more efficient processing at border control checkpoints.
To apply for an e-Passport in Bangladesh, applicants need to submit an online application form and provide biometric information, including a photograph, fingerprints, and signature. Once issued, the e-Passport is valid for up to 10 years.
Overall, the e-Passport is a modern and secure travel document allowing Bangladeshi citizens to travel abroad easily and conveniently.
You can apply for the new e-Passport in 5 easy steps.
1. The e-passport application form can be filled out online.
2. No document attestation will be required in case of e-passport application.
3. No photograph attachment and attestation will be required in the e-passport form.
4. Application form should be filled according to National Identity Card (NID) or Online Birth Registration Certificate (BRC English Version).
5. For minor (less than 18 years) applicants who do not have a National Identity Card (NID), the National Identity Card (NID) number of their father or mother must be mentioned.
6. National Identity Card (NID) or Online Birth Registration Certificate (BRC English Version) should be submitted as per the following age-
(A) Online Birth Certificate (BRC English Version) if below 18 years.
(b) National Identity Card (NID) or Online Birth Registration Certificate (BRC English Version) if 18-20 years
(c) National Identity Card (NID) is required if above 20 years. However, online birth registration certificate (BRC English Version) will be accepted in case of application from Bangladesh mission abroad.
7. Serial numbers marked with an asterisk must be filled in.
8. In case of adoption/guardianship, an order issued by the Department of Security Services, Ministry of Home Affairs should be submitted along with the passport application.
9. The application should be submitted to the concerned Departmental Passport and Visa Office/Regional Passport Office/Bangladesh Mission Abroad at the present address.
10. For all applications below 18 years and above 65 years e-passport will be valid for 05 years and 48 pages.
11. Relevant technical certificates (eg: Doctor, Engineer, Driver etc.) should be uploaded/attached.
12. Relevant GO/NOC/Certificate/Retirement Leave Order/Pension Book should be uploaded/attached to the Issuing Authority’s respective Website, as applicable.
13. Marriage certificate/nikahnama where applicable and talaqnama in case of divorce should be submitted.
14. Other charges (if any) including VAT at the prescribed rate shall be payable in addition to the fees applicable to applications within the country. In case of application abroad also the fee prescribed by the government will be payable.
15. For diplomatic passports, applications must be submitted to the Consular and Welfare Wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Head Office of the Directorate of Immigration and Passports.
16. When applying for a new passport from a foreign mission, the contact address of Bangladesh should be mentioned in the permanent address column. 17. In case of an urgent passport application (new issue) police clearance certificate must be obtained on own initiative and submitted along with the application. 18. (a) If police clearance is submitted along with the application for emergency passport within the country, the passport will be issued within 2 working days, provided all other information is correct.
(b) If police clearance is submitted along with the application for emergency passport within the country, the passport will be issued within 7 working days, provided all other information is correct.
(c) If police clearance is submitted along with the application for obtaining a regular passport within the country, the passport will be issued within 15 working days, subject to all other information being correct.
19. Original National Identity Card (NID), Online Birth Registration Certificate (BRC English Version) and technical certificate as applicable, Government Order (GO)/No Objection (NOC) should be produced/submitted at the time of application.
20. In case of re-issue of passport original passport must be produced.
21. Original GD copy to be produced/submitted in case of lost passport.
22. In case of application below 06 years of age, 3R (3R Size) size (lab print gray background) photograph should be submitted.
23. If your passport is lost or stolen, you should report it to the nearest police station immediately. At the time of applying for a new passport, the application form must be submitted along with the photocopy of the old passport and the GD copy.
Last updated: 9 March 2023
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