such as fingerprints and facial recognition. In this article, we will talk about the ePassport application process in Bangladesh, outlining the steps and requirements for a hassle-free experience.
Requirements for ePassport
To apply for an e-Passport, you will need gather the following required documents:
- A printed copy of the e-Passport application form
- A receipt for the payment of passport fees
- The original and a photocopy of your NID card
- The original and a photocopy of your previous MRP passport (if applicable)
- A birth certificate and the NID cards of your parents (if you are under 18 years old)
- One passport-size photo and a 3R-size photo for children under 6 years of age
- Passport-size photos of your parents if you are under 15 years old
- Any necessary documents to support changes in your permanent address, marital status, or occupation
E-Passport fee
| e Passport | e-Passport fee amount BDT(Tk) [Including 15% VAT] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 pages | 64 pages | ||||
| Passport Type | 5 years validity | 10 years validity | 5 years validity | 10 years validity | Delivery Days |
| Regular delivery | 4,025 | 5,750 | 6,325 | 8,050 | 21 days |
| Express delivery | 6,325 | 8,050 | 8,625 | 10,350 | 10 days |
| Super Express delivery | 8,625 | 10,350 | 12,075 | 13,800 | 2 days |
How to Apply for an E-Passport Online Registration
Make sure that an e-passport is available at your local passport office. You can check the list of e-passport offices on the e-Passport website.
The following steps will explain how to apply for an e-Passport online in Bangladesh:
Step 1: Create an Account
Create an account on the Bangladesh E‑Passport Online Registration Portal (epassport.gov.bd). You can do this by providing your email address, a password, and your personal information.
- If you apply from within the country, tick the YES button and mention the district and police station below to proceed to the next step.
- Do human verification with your email and press the continue button.
- Create a 6-digit password for account creation (Create a strong password with lowercase, uppercase, numbers, and special characters)
- You have to create an account and Bangladesh will send a verification link to your email from the e-Passport portal, click to verify and login with the email and password provided in the e-passport portal.
Please Note: Write your full name as per your National Identity Card (NID) or Birth Registration Certificate (BRC) where there is Full Name in the below personal information. Give the first part of your name in Given Name (if the name has 3 parts like “MR RAJU AHAMED” then give the first 2 parts in Given Name). Dot (.), dash (-), deceased parent’s name (Late), title (Dr. Ing.) cannot be written in the name.
Step 2: Passport Type
After creating an Account, Sign-In to your account and click on “Apply for a new e‑Passport” to start the e-passport application.
You can choose between an ordinary passport and an official passport. Ordinary passports are for most people, while official passports are for government officials.
Step 3: Personal Information
Enter your personal information, including your name, gender, date of birth, place of birth, and citizenship status.
When complete, click on the “Save and Continue” button.
Step 4: Address
- Permanent address: Enter your permanent address in the following order:
- District
- City/Village/House
- Road/Block/Sector (if applicable)
- Post office
- Police station
- Present address: Enter your current address. You can check the box below if your permanent and present addresses are the same.
For ePassport applications, you must provide your current address for police verification. You must also apply for your passport at the RPO/Regional Passport Office that is responsible for your current address. Otherwise, your passport application will be rejected.
When complete, click on the “Save and Continue” button.
Step 5: ID Documents
- If you have a previous passport, you must indicate whether it is an MRP or an ePassport. If you have an MRP or an ePassport, you must click on the appropriate option and provide the information about your previous passport.
- In the “Reissue reason” option, indicate the reason for the reissue. Below, enter your previous passport number, issue date, and expiry date.
- If you do not have a passport or if you have a handwritten passport, click on the “NO” option and enter your NID number below. Then, click on “Save and Continue”.
- The “Do you have passports of other countries?” option is for people who have obtained Bangladeshi citizenship.
When complete, click on the “Save and Continue” button.
Step 6: Parental information
- Father information
- Enter your father’s name as it appears on his NID card.
- Select your father’s profession. If your father is deceased, select “OTHER”.
- Select your father’s nationality. If your father is a non-Bangladeshi citizen, select the nationality of his country of origin.
- Enter your father’s NID number (optional).
- Mother information
- Enter your mother’s name as it appears on her NID card.
- Select your mother’s profession. If your mother is deceased, select “OTHER”.
- Select your mother’s nationality. If your mother is a non-Bangladeshi citizen, select the nationality of her country of origin.
- Enter your mother’s NID number (optional).
- Guardian information
- This is only for minors who do not have both parents alive or who have been adopted or have a guardian other than their parents.
- Enter the guardian’s name, profession, nationality, and NID number.
When complete, click on the “Save and Continue” button.
Step 7: Spouse information
- Marital status:
- Select “Single” if you are unmarried.
- Select “Married” if you are married.
- If your marital status has changed, you must update your information accordingly.
When complete, click on the “Save and Continue” button.
Step 8: Emergency Contact
Enter the information of the person who will be contacted in an emergency, including their name, phone number, and relationship to you.
When complete, click on the “Save and Continue” button.
Step 9: Passport Option
In this section, you must select the number of pages and the validity period of your passport.
- For minors under the age of 17 and for people over the age of 65, a 48-page, 5-year-old ePassport is issued.
- For people aged 18 to 65, a 10-year-old 48-page or 64-page ePassport book is issued.
When complete, click on the “Save and Continue” button.
Step 10: Delivery Options & Appointment
- In this section, you can schedule an appointment to submit your ePassport application.
- Some passport offices do not require appointments, while others do.
- If you are applying at a busy passport office, you will need to schedule an appointment.
- In the “Delivery Options” section, select how quickly you would like your passport delivered.
- Regular delivery takes 15 working days.
- Express delivery takes 7 working days.
- Click on “Save and Continue” for the last.
This will take you to a final review of your application. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to edit it. Therefore, carefully review all of your information.
Step 10: Make Payment
- If everything is correct, click on the “Confirm and proceed to payment” option at the bottom of the application.
- In the “Please select a payment option” section, you can choose to pay the ePassport fee online or offline.
- After paying the online fee or the offline fee, click on the “Continue” button at the bottom.
Step 11: Application submitted
- In this section, you will find the online ePassport form and summary form.
- Click on the “Print Summary” option to print the summary form.
- Click on the “Download Application Form for Printing” option to download the PDF form of the ePassport online application form.
- Print the PDF form and keep it safe.
How to submit the ePassport fee?
You can pay the e-Passport fee in two ways:
1. Online payment
You can pay the ePassport fee using a variety of payment methods through “Ekpay“, including mobile banking, debit and credit cards, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Nagad, bKash, Rocket, Upay, OK Wallet, Dmoney, City Bank, Bank Asia, Brac Bank, DBBL, EBL, UCB, AB Bank, Midland Bank, MBL Rainbow.
You can check and download your online payment slip(eChalan) from here: ekpay.gov.bd or echallan.gov.bd or sbl.com.bd
2. Offline payment
You can pay the ePassport fee using a bank draft at any government or private bank in Bangladesh.
How to submit the ePassport application form to the office
You should go to the passport office on that day in the morning and line up. The Ansar member or the person sitting at the reception will tell you which counter to go to. You should arrange the necessary documents in the following order:
- Bank deposit receipt (bank draft form)
- Appointment form
- ePassport application form (not required at some offices, but I think it is advisable to take it)
- National identity card or birth registration certificate photocopy (original copy with you)
- Profession proof document (not required at some offices, but I think it is advisable to take it)
- Previous passport photocopy (original copy with you)
- Citizenship certificate (original copy)
How to take photo in ePassport application
After the initial verification at the ePassport application acceptance counter, you will be asked to go to a designated room for fingerprint, iris scan, and photo taking. If there is any error in the passport application form, the data enrollment officer will help you to resolve the issue. Finally, you will be given a delivery slip.
The delivery slip will contain the expected date of passport delivery and all of your information. Before leaving the office, you should carefully review the delivery slip. If there are any errors, you should go to the officer and have them resolved.
FAQs
48-page booklet: regular delivery: BDT 4,025. urgent delivery: BDT 6,325. emergency delivery: BDT 8,625.
Regular Delivery: Within 15 Working days / 21 days from the biometric enrolment date. Express Delivery: Within 7 Working days / 10 days from the biometric enrolment date. Super Express Delivery: Within 2 Working days from the biometric enrolment date.
To apply for e-passport, you must have either a Bangladeshi NID card or a Birth Registration Certificate (BRC) having 17digit number which is verifiable at everify.bdris.gov.bd.
Currently, Bangladeshi nationals with valid passports can travel to 40 countries with either visa-free access, visa on arrival, or with an eTA.
The validity period of a passport depends on the age of the person when the passport was issued. People over 16 can have a passport that is valid for 10 years, while people 15 or younger can have a passport that is valid for 5 years.
Conclusion
The introduction of ePassport in Bangladesh has made it easier for citizens to apply for and obtain passports. The application process for ePassport is more efficient than the process for traditional passport. ePassport is more secure and efficient than traditional passport, and they offer a number of benefits to travelers. If you have any difficulty understanding any of the information or have any questions, please let us know in the comments below. If you like this article, don’t forget to share it. Thank you for your valuable time.