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Instructions for filling e-passport application form for the Peoples of Bangladesh. Please visit the official web portal to fill an online application form for an e-passport in BD. Click the below link:

https://www.epassport.gov.bd/ OR

http://passport.gov.bd/

1. The e-passport application form can be filled online or can be downloaded in PDF format.

2. No documents need to be attested in case of e-passport application.

3. No photo attachment and attestation will be required in the e-passport form.

4. The application form has to be filled as per National Identity Card (NID) or Online Birth Registration (BRC) Certificate.

5. Minor applicants (under 18 years of age) who do not have National Identity Card (NID) must specify the National Identity Card (NID) number of their father or mother.

6. National Identity Card (NID) or Online Birth Registration (BRC) Certificate should be submitted at the following age-

6 (A). Online Birth Registration (BRC) Certificate if under 18 years of age.

6 (B). National Identity Card (NID) or Online Birth Registration (BRC) Certificate of 18-20 years

6 (C). National Identity Card (NID) is required if above 20 years of age. However, Online Birth Registration (BRC) certificate will be acceptable in case of application from Bangladesh Mission abroad.

7. Serial numbers marked with a star must be filled.

8. In case of adoption / guardianship, the order issued by the Department of Security Services, Ministry of Home Affairs has to 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 present address.

10. The validity of e-passport for all applications below 18 years and above 65 years will be 05 years and 48 pages.

11. Relevant technical certificates (such as: doctor, engineer, driver etc.) need to be uploaded / added.

12. If applicable, relevant GO / NOC / Certificate / Retirement Leave Order (PRL Order) / Pension Book should be uploaded / added which should be uploaded on the respective Website of the issuing authority.

13. If applicable, marriage certificate / marriage certificate and in case of divorce, divorce certificate has to be submitted.

14. Other charges (if any) including VAT at the rate fixed on the fee applicable to the application within the country will be payable in addition. The fee prescribed by the government will also be payable in case of application abroad.

15. Applications for diplomatic passports must be submitted to the Consular and Welfare Wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or to the Head Office of the Department 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 urgent passport application (new issue) applicant must collect the police clearance certificate on own initiative and submit it along with the application.

18 (A). If a police clearance is submitted with the application for obtaining an urgent passport within the country, the passport will be issued within 2 working days subject to all other information being correct.

18 (B). If a police clearance is submitted with the application for obtaining an emergency passport within the country, the passport will be issued within 7 working days provided that all other information is correct.

18 (C). If the police clearance is submitted with the application for the purpose of obtaining a regular passport within the country, the passport will be issued within 15 working days provided that all other information is correct.

19. At the time of application, original National Identity Card (NID), Online Birth Registration (BRC) and, if applicable, Technical Certificate, Government Order (GO) / NOC must be submitted / submitted.

20 In case of re-issuance of passport, original passport has to be displayed.

21. In case of lost passport, a copy of original GD has to be shown / submitted.

22. In case of application below 06 years of age, passport size photo (lab print gray background) has to be submitted.

23. If the passport is lost or stolen, the nearest police station should be informed immediately. In case of new passport, application along with photocopy of old passport and GD copy has to be submitted.

Bangladesh Passport Online Check:

Click on the following link to check passport online in BD.

https://www.epassport.gov.bd/authorization/application-status

Check the status of your application by entering either Application ID (e.g. 4000-100000000) you find on the Delivery Slip you received from the Passport Office
Or enter Online Registration ID (OID) from your online application (e.g. OID1000001234)
Select date of birth
Click on the Checkbox that you are not a robot
Finally click on CHECK button

Bangladesh e-Passport Fees and Payment Options:

Last updated: 11 October 2020

Bank Payment:

The e-passport fee can be paid at one of the following banks in Bangladesh: ONE Bank, Premier Bank, Sonali Bank, Trust Bank, Bank Asia, Dhaka Bank.

Fees for e-Passport with 48 pages and 5 years validity: