It is now possible for Bangladeshi nationals residing in the USA to renew their MRP passport to an E-passport. Wondering how? Read on to learn about the passport renewal requirements and the online application process.
Your possibilities for submitting an E-passport renewal application if you are currently in the United States are restricted to the cities of New York, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles. You may discover thorough information about renewing a Bangladeshi passport while you’re in the US in this page. Now let’s get into the specifics.
E-passport renewal is currently available at the Bangladesh Consulates General in New York and Los Angeles as well as the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington, DC.
A Comprehensive Guide to Renewing Your Bangladesh Passport in the USA
Below is detailed information on three different Missions, each of which has its own set of payment and appointment requirements.
Requirements for Bangladeshi Passport Renewal
Below is the comprehensive list of requirements for renewing a Bangladesh passport in the USA.
- Your National Identity Card or Birth Registration Certificate
- Please bring your passport that is no longer valid, a photocopy of the information page, and a copy of your general police diary (in case it is lost).
- For the online application, kindly provide your phone number and email address.
- Application Summary – A brief overview of the application.
- Form for Online Registration
- Document of payment
- The requirement for professional proof may be necessary. During bio metric enrollment, students are required to present a current student ID card.
Fill Up The Bangladesh Passport Renewal Application Form
It is easy to submit an electronic passport application. The following are the steps to complete the Bangladesh passport renewal form online from the USA, including illustrated instructions. Please follow the instructions carefully to submit your application
Firstly, you need to register an account on the Bangladesh E Passport website.
To begin, go to the website for epassport.gov.bd. Next, choose the “Apply Online” option located at the top of the page. From there, select the Bangladesh Mission where you plan to submit your application.
If you are not applying from Bangladesh, please choose “No” as your answer. Then select the United States of America as your country and the Bangladesh mission of your choice. Click on “Continue” to proceed.
To create your account, please provide your active email address and complete the captcha verification. Once done, click on the “continue” button. You will then be redirected to a page.
Create a password consisting of six characters and at least one uppercase letter.
Full Name in Passport Application
You must present either your National ID card or birth certificate when applying for an e-passport. Verify that the name on the document you are using to apply for an e-passport matches your full name. Verify that your birth registration certificate is genuine and accessible online.
Given Name in Passport
A first name, alternatively referred to as a given name or forename, is the initial segment of a person’s personal name utilized for their identification. When applying for a passport, it is necessary to specify the given name, which is commonly the first part of the name. In case the name is composed of two parts, such as “Mohammad Kamal,” the given name will be “Mohammad.” Similarly, if the name comprises three parts, like “Mohammad Kamal Uddin,” the initial two parts will constitute the given name, which is “Mohammad Kamal.”
Last name as stated in passport.
All members of a family use a surname, which is sometimes known as a last name or family name. Surnames like Chowdhury, Talukder, and Hossein are typical. The last part of your name, or parts of it, must be written as your surname on passport applications. For instance, “Mohammad Kamal” would be your given name and “Uddin” would be your last name if your name was Mohammad Kamal Uddin.
Please give us your US mobile phone number so we can reach you. After entering your number and verifying that you are a human being by checking the box, complete the captcha, then click the “Create Account” button.An email with an activation link will be sent to you. By clicking the provided link, log into your email account and activate your passport account.
Step 2: Complete the Bangladesh Passport Renewal Application Form.
You can access your account by clicking the “log in” button in the top-right corner of the screen after the activation process is finished.
Type of Passport
Select the “Apply” button and one of the Ordinary or Official Passport options to submit an application for a new e-Passport. You are qualified to apply for an official passport if you are currently working by the Bangladeshi government and have a government order (GO) or a no objection certificate (NOC).
Passport details
Please make sure the information below about your passport is accurate. You must carefully fill out the form because you cannot go back and fix any mistakes.
If you are submitting an application on your own behalf, choose the Tik Box marked “I apply for myself.” Do not choose the Tik Box if you are submitting an application on their behalf.
Enter your name, birthdate, and birth district exactly as they appear on your BRC or NID. Make sure you select your occupation carefully, and think about providing evidence to back it up.
The address
Please provide your current and permanent addresses. Your present address must be the place where you now reside in the United States, while your permanent address must be the address of your home in Bangladesh.
To move on to the following stage, select the Bangladesh Mission where you desire to apply, and then click the Save and Continue option.
ID documents required for an e-Passport application.
You must include information about your old MRP passport when you apply for a new one, along with your NID, or Birth Registration Certificate Number. You must also give a justification for your application for renewal, and there are now six possibilities available.
Motivations for obtaining a passport
- Your MRP passport needs to be converted to an e-Passport.
- Your passport is out of date.
You need a new e-passport since your passport was lost or stolen.
Data Modification – You want to fix typos or misinformation on your passport.
Unusable – Your passport has been damaged or is unusable in any way.
Any other motives not already stated are referred to as “other.”
Either your National ID number or your birth registration number must be provided. Please make sure you type the number precisely and correctly. Click the Save and Continue button after that.
Information about parents
You must now supply the following details about your parents while keeping the following in mind:
- Please write your parents’ names exactly as they appear on your BRC or NID card. Unless they are printed on your NID or BRC, avoid adding any further words like “Late” before or after their names. You may also write “Late Kamrul Islam” in your passport application if your father’s name appears on your NID as “Late Kamrul Islam.”
Pick your occupation and country of citizenship. It is best to exclude your parents’ NID numbers if you are able to avoid doing so.
If you have a legal guardian who is not your father or mother, the name “Guardian” is used.
Details about your partner
If you are married or widowed, please tell us a little bit about your partner. Making sure that the data presented is accurate is crucial. When finished, kindly click “save and continue” to move on to the following action.
Emergency Contact Number
It is a requirement when applying for a passport to include emergency contact information. We’ll get in touch with this person if you’re not available. As a result, be sure the information is accurate.
A friend or family member might be the designated emergency contact.
Option for Passport and Type of Delivery
Please choose a passport size between 48 and 64 pages, and a validity period between 5 and 10 years. It is advised to choose 64 pages while renewing a Bangladeshi passport for the following ten years because 48 pages might not be enough.
Finally, you have the option of choosing between Normal or Express delivery.
Review your application once more and proceed with submission.
It’s time to verify your application and double-check your details. Make sure to thoroughly check all the information to make sure there are no mistakes.
If you make any errors in your application, it could lead to issues later on. Therefore, double-check everything before proceeding. Once you’re sure, click on the Confirm and proceed to payment button.
Send the Application and Print it out.
Select the offline payment option, then finish submitting your application. Following that, you can receive two files: an online registration form and an application summary. Print two pieces of A4-sized paper with the three-page Registration Form on them.
Paying for and Registering for an E-Passport
An appointment must be set in order to enroll for a passport. Walk-in appointments are not currently available until further notice. A limited number of in-person services are, nevertheless, offered for e-passport biometric enrollment.
The passport application fee and paperwork can be sent once an appointment has been set up. You can find information on how to schedule an appointment for passport enrollment.
The necessary documents to register for an electronic passport.
Summary of Application
Online Registration Form
Payment Receipt
Photocopy of National Identity Card or Birth Registration Certificate
Previous Passport/Photocopy of Passport Information Page/GD Copy (in case of loss)
Professional Evidence (if necessary): Students must present a copy of their Student ID Card for submission during biometric registration.
