Bangladesh e-Passport Online Application: Step-by-Step Guide

The Bangladesh e-Passport is an electronic passport embedded with an RFID chip containing the passport holder's biometric data including facial image, fingerprints, and iris scan. Introduced by the Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP), the e-passport complies with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards and offers enhanced security features.

The e-passport facilitates faster immigration processing, improved security against forgery, and simplified e-gate clearance at international airports. The transition from traditional machine-readable passports (MRP) to e-passports is being rolled out across Bangladesh's diplomatic missions and passport offices.

Online Application Process

1. Visit https://www.immigration.gov.bd and create an account

2. Fill in the application form with personal details

3. Select passport type (Ordinary, Official, or Diplomatic)

4. Upload required documents including:

- Digital passport photograph (white background, 35x45mm)

- National ID card (NID) copy

- Birth registration certificate

- Current passport (if renewing)

5. Pay the fee online using credit/debit card or mobile banking

6. Schedule biometric appointment at your regional passport office

7. Attend biometric enrollment with original documents

8. Track application status online

Required Documents

| Document | Requirement |

|---|---|

| Digital Photograph | White background, 35x45mm, recent |

| NID | Valid National ID card (both sides) |

| Birth Certificate | Original for verification |

| Current Passport | Only if renewing an existing passport |

| Police Clearance | Required if applying from abroad |

Processing Time and Fees

| Passport Type | Pages | Validity | Fee (BDT) | Processing Time |

|---|---|---|---|---|

| Ordinary | 30 | 5 years | 3,450 | 3-4 weeks |

| Ordinary | 50 | 5 years | 4,900 | 3-4 weeks |

| Official | 30 | 5 years | 5,000 | 4-6 weeks |

| Diplomatic | 30 | 5 years | 7,500 | 4-6 weeks |

Tracking and Delivery

After biometric enrollment, applicants can track their passport status using the tracking number provided at the passport office. The tracking system shows real-time status updates including:

• Application receivedBiometric enrollment completedPrinting in progressDispatched for deliveryReady for collection

The passport is delivered by postal service to the address provided during application or can be collected in person at the passport office.