Bangladesh E-Passport Application 2026: Required Documents, Fees, 21 Rules & 5 Steps

1. What is the Bangladesh E-Passport (Biometric Smart Passport)?

The Bangladesh e-Passport is a state-of-the-art ICAO-compliant travel document equipped with an embedded electronic microchip. This microchip securely stores the cardholder's biometric data, including facial recognition data, digital fingerprint records, and digital signatures. It enables automated e-Gate border clearance at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka), Shah Amanat (Chittagong), and Osmani (Sylhet).

Official Authority: Security Services Division, Ministry of Home Affairs (Memo: 58.00.0000.040.01.003.16-1234 & 58.00.000.043.99.022.22.22).

2. Official 21 Guidelines for E-Passport Form Submission (August 2026 Edition)

According to the official gazette issued by the Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP), applicants must adhere strictly to the following 21 statutory rules:

1. 100% Online Application: All e-Passport applications must be initiated and completed online via www.epassport.gov.bd.
2. No Document Attestation: No certificates, citizen identity proofs, or utility bills require attestation by 1st-class gazetted officers.
3. No Physical Photos on Form: No passport-sized photos need to be pasted or attested on the physical application form.
4. Strict Data Matching: Form details must 100% match your National ID Card (NID) or 17-digit English Version Online Birth Registration Certificate (BRC).
5. Minors & Parental NID: Applicants under 18 years without an NID must provide their father's or mother's National Identity Card (NID) number.
6. Age-Specific Mandatory Identification:
   • Under 18 Years: 17-digit verifiable Online English Birth Certificate (BRC).
   • 18 to 20 Years: National Identity Card (NID) OR English Version Online Birth Certificate (BRC).
   • 20 Years and Above: National Identity Card (NID) is strictly mandatory (Online BRC is accepted only for applications lodged at Bangladesh Foreign Missions abroad).
7. Asterisk (*) Mandatory Fields: All fields marked with a red star (*) must be accurately filled.
8. Adoption & Legal Guardianship: Adoption applicants must submit the formal government decree issued by the Security Services Division, Ministry of Home Affairs.
9. Jurisdiction Based Submission: Applications must be submitted to the Regional Passport Office (RPO) or Foreign Mission corresponding to your present/permanent address.
10. Minor Passport Validity: Passports for citizens under 18 years will strictly carry a 5-year validity and 48 pages. (Note: The previous restriction limiting citizens over 65 to 5-year passports was officially repealed under Memo 58.00.000.043.99.022.22.22; senior citizens can now obtain 10-year passports).
11. Technical Profession Certificates: Professionals (Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers, Certified Drivers, Mariners) must upload and present relevant professional registration certificates.
12. Government Employee Clearances: Government service holders must attach their official Government Order (GO), No Objection Certificate (NOC), or Post-Retirement Leave (PRL) order, which must be verifiable on the issuing ministry's official website.
13. Marital Documentation: Married applicants must submit their registered Marriage Certificate / Nikahnama, while divorced applicants must submit formal Talaqnama documents.
14. VAT and Government Levies: Applicable 15% VAT and bank service charges must be paid in addition to the base passport fee.
15. Diplomatic Passports: Diplomatic passports are processed exclusively by the Consular and Welfare Wing, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or DIP Headquarters in Agargaon, Dhaka.
16. Foreign Mission Addresses: When applying from an overseas Bangladesh Embassy, applicants must provide a permanent contact address in Bangladesh.
17. Official Delivery Timelines:
    • Super Express Delivery: Issued within 2 working days (subject to clear verification).
    • Express Delivery: Issued within 7 working days.
    • Regular Delivery: Issued within 15 working days.
18. Original Document Verification: Applicants must present original NID, original English BRC, and professional/NOC certificates during biometric enrollment.
19. Re-issue & Passport Renewal: For renewals and re-issues, the applicant must present their original expired/expiring passport.
20. Lost or Stolen Passports: In case of loss or theft, an immediate General Diary (GD) must be registered at the nearest Police Station. The original GD copy and previous passport photocopy must be submitted.
21. Children Under 6 Years: Children under 6 years of age must submit one 3R-size lab-printed photograph with a gray background.

3. The 5-Step Practical Blueprint to Get Your E-Passport

4. Bangladesh E-Passport Official Fee Chart 2026

*Fees listed above are inclusive of 15% VAT as prescribed by the Government of Bangladesh.

5. Top 5 Fatal Mistakes to Avoid During E-Passport Application

• Spelling Discrepancy: Even a 1-letter mismatch between your NID, SSC Certificate, and English Birth Certificate will trigger SB police verification objections.
• Wrong Present Address: Your application must belong to the exact police station (Thana) jurisdiction where you physically reside for SB police verification.
• Unverified Father/Mother Names: Parents' names must match the exact Bengali and English spelling on your NID card.
• Paying Unofficial Broker Charges: No cash should ever be paid to third-party agents outside the official A-Challan (সরকারি চালান) banking channel.

6. Bogura Regional Passport Office & Local Support

For residents of Bogura, Joypurhat, and Northern Bangladesh, the Regional Passport Office is located at Regional Passport Office, Bogura (Near Matidali / Phulbari). For 1-on-1 assistance with document verification, fee challan generation, and visa processing, visit our headquarters at Holding #12, Road #3, Jaleshwaritola, Bogura-5800.