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Important Change in
Passport Regulations
From 01
April 2010 the Government of Bangladesh has introduced Machine Readable Passport
(MRP) and Machine Readable Visa (MRV). Application for MRP can only be made in
ten designated regional passport offices in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chittagong, Sylhet, Comilla, Rajshahi,
Barishal, Rangpur, Jessore and Gopalgonj. The application forms are available
in the website: www.dip.gov.bd.
However,
until 31 March 2013, all Bangladesh Embassies and High Commissions abroad will
issue the traditional hand written Emergency Passports. These Passports can be
issued/renewed until the date mentioned above from the date of issue.
Besides, in
case of the present passports (with validly of 5/10 years) that will expire
after 31 March 2010, they can also be renewed from all Bangladesh Embassies and
High Commissions abroad until that date.  Guideline for a Renewal of Passport ::
The following documents are required to be submitted :
- Please duly fill-in the prescribed form (form can be downloaded
from our website and be photocopied). All section must be filled in
with correct and appropriate information.
- Please Type or Print by hand in Block letters; illegibility may cause delay in the process or sometimes no process at all.
- Please enclose your passport.
- One (1) recent passport size colour photograph
is needed. Background of the photo should be white and photo
should show your face clearly.
- Please attach Bank Draft or Postal Money Order of appropriate
fees/ charges. For details of fees, please see the relevant section of
this website. Please note that we do not receive any cash or personal
cheque.
- All fees should be payable to “Bangladesh High Commission”. High Commission will not be held responsible if you have sent
any bank draft or postal order blank or in any other’s name.
- Please note that your fees/charges vary according to your choice of service priority ( Regular or Urgent).
If you are sending your application by mail, please use the
guaranteed or registered or express mail. Ordinary mail sometimes gets
lost or occurs delay. Please also enclose a self-addressed envelope
with sufficient postal stamps to return applicant's passport by
registered or guaranteed or express post. -
For Bangladesh Government Servants, relevant G.O. has to be submitted for any consular service. We do not accept application by Courier (FedEx, DHL, etc.).
- Please sign the application with place and date.
Please note:Incomplete form will not be processed and the High Commission will not be held responsible for such application.
Processing Time And Fees for Renew of Passport::
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Application Form for Renew of a Passport : 
