MRP Application Update
If you are a citizen of Bangladesh and if you have an old passport which is still valid or expired
If a Bangladeshi native does not have an old handwritten passport but does have other evidence establishing Bangladeshi citizenship, he or she may apply for an MRP
Can anyone apply?
.A citizen of Bangladesh with an ancient handwritten passport.
Who has never requested a machine-readable passport? (MRP).
How Can I Apply?
Step 1: MRP-related documents must be submitted:
The applicant must appear in person at the Embassy and Permanent Mission with all needed documents.
The appropriate documentation must be submitted and the fee paid at the counter.
If there are any abnormalities in the supporting documents, an interview may be necessary prior to enrollment.
At any point during the process, the Passport and Visa Department maintains the right to request any extra papers for necessary investigation.
Step 2: Biometric Enrolment: The applicant should be aware that the time it takes to complete biometric enrollment can vary depending on a variety of circumstances. In most cases, the biometric procedure will take 1-2 hours to complete.
At the bio-enrolment booth, fingerprints, electronic signatures, and photographs of applicants will be captured.
You will be given a proof copy of your passport details upon your enrolment. Please double-check the accuracy of the information because it will appear in your passport. Any such errors are not the responsibility of the Embassy or Permanent Mission.
The applicant’s original passport will be confirmed here and returned with a delivery slip.
MRP will not be supplied if the applicant does not save the delivery slip carefully. A police report is required to collect the MRP if it is misplaced.
Step 3: MRP processing time and passport delivery:
Processing Time for MRP
In most cases, an MRP is available for delivery 40-45 days after enrollment. However, due to police verification and the applicant’s inaccuracy of the information submitted, it may take longer than planned.
