Bangladeshi e-Passport Application Process: Step-by-Step Guide
📌 Step 1: Verify e-Passport Availability in Your Region
Before initiating your application, ensure that e-passport services are available at your local passport office. You can check the availability by visiting the official e-passport portal: epassport.gov.bd .
📝 Step 2: Complete the Online Application Form
- Access the Online Portal: Navigate to epassport.gov.bd and select “Apply Online.”
- Create an Account: Register using your email address and set a secure password.
- Fill Out the Application: Provide accurate personal information, ensuring consistency with your National ID (NID) or Birth Registration Certificate (BRC).
- Select Passport Type and Delivery Option:
- Booklet Type: 48 pages or 64 pages.
- Validity: 5 years or 10 years.
- Delivery Mode: Regular, Express, or Super Express.
- Schedule an Appointment: Choose a convenient date and time for biometric data submission.
💳 Step 3: Pay the Passport Fee
After completing the application, pay the applicable fee based on your selected options. Payment can be made through:
- A-Challan: Available at designated banks.
- Online Payment: Via credit/debit cards or mobile financial services like bKash and Nagad.
For detailed fee information, refer to the official fee structure .
🖊️ Step 4: Attend Biometric Enrollment
On your scheduled appointment date, visit the selected passport office with the following documents:
- Printed application summary with appointment details.
- Original and photocopy of NID or BRC.
- Previous passport (if applicable).
- Payment receipt.
- Any additional documents specified during the application process.
During the visit, your biometric data (fingerprints, photograph, and signature) will be captured.
📦 Step 5: Passport Processing and Collection
After biometric enrollment, your application will undergo verification and processing. You can track the status of your application by logging into your account on epassport.gov.bd .
Once your passport is ready, you will receive a notification. Collect your e-passport in person from the passport office by presenting:
- The delivery slip received during biometric enrollment.
- Original NID or BRC.
📌 Important Notes
- Data Consistency: Ensure that all personal information matches across your NID/BRC, previous passport, and application form.
- Minors: Applicants under 18 years must provide their BRC and the NID of a parent or legal guardian.
- Government Employees: Submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) or Government Order (GO) if required.
- Dual Citizens: Provide a Dual Nationality Certificate if applicable.
🔗 Useful Resources
- E-Passport Online Registration Portal
- Application Status Check
- Passport Fees Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
If you haven’t seen Part 1 of the Bangladeshi e-passport application process, check it out first to understand the initial steps.
