Passport Renewal​ – Application Process (ই পাসপোর্ট রিনিউ করার নিয়ম)

Applying for an e-passport and renewing your passport are subject to certain laws and guidelines. You can apply online for your passport renewal​. You can renew your passport at the Bangladeshi embassy overseas if you’re already overseas. Additionally, if you are in the nation, you will need to pick up your passport and apply for a passport renewal at your regional or divisional passport office. since traveling abroad requires holding a valid passport. You must thus renew your passport when it expires.

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Passport Renewal​

Since the e-passport service is currently available in all districts of Bangladesh, you will have to renew your old MRP passport and receive the new e-passport service. You can fill out how for your passport renew online.

However, when renewing your passport, you must keep in mind that you will have to provide the passport information according to all the information on the national identity card. The passport can be corrected only according to the NID information.

In addition, those who want to correct the information on the old passport can also do so while renewing their passport. However, for this, you must have an NID card, birth registration or educational qualification certificate.

Importance of passport renewal:

It is very important to renew your passport before it expires. Here are some of the main reasons to renew your passport:

• It is not possible to travel internationally if you have an expired passport. Many countries require a valid passport of a specific period while issuing visas. If you do not renew your passport on time, you may face problems in case of emergency travel.
• In many countries, a passport with a specific period of validity is essential for applying for a visa. If you have an expired passport, it is not possible to apply for a new visa and the previous visa is also not valid. Therefore, it is important to renew it on time.
• When applying for a job or higher education abroad, a valid passport is necessary. The application procedure could be interrupted if the passport expires.
• If you are traveling overseas for any urgent familial or medical reasons, you must have a valid passport. You won’t be able to travel fast if your passport has expired, which could be problematic in urgent scenarios.
• A passport is not only for travel, but it is also an important proof of citizenship. It is used as an identity card in many government and private institutions. If the passport has expired, it may not be accepted as an identity document in many cases.

What is required to renew a passport?

• Printed copy of the application form;
• Passport fee payment receipt;
• Copy of national identity card or online birth registration;
• Previous passport and photocopy;
• GO/NOC for government employees;
• Printed copy of registration form;
• Other necessary documents for correction of information.

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Bangladesh Passport Renewal​ Process: 

To renew your old MRP passport, you will normally apply for a new e-passport. Using this method, you can apply for passport renewal using your mobile phone or computer while sitting at home. Follow the steps below:

1. First, enter the ID Documents option and select Yes, I have a Machine Readable Passport (MRP).
2. Click on the Arrow symbol here and mention the reason for your passport renewal. “What is the reason for your passport request?” 
3. Select a reason according to your convenience.
4. Enter your passport number
5. Then enter the date of issue and expiration date of the passport.
6. Later, fill in the remaining fields with the required information as usual and submit the application.
7. Then you have to complete the application by selecting the information of your parents, husband or wife, and passport type and delivery type.

Why is the Passport Renewal application rejected?

There are some important reasons why your passport renewal application may be rejected. Knowing these reasons will help you be careful about these matters.

• If the personal or other information provided during the application is inconsistent with the national identity card, the application may be rejected.
• If there are not enough documents to renew, the application will be rejected.
• Completing the application process without knowing how to apply online is likely to make mistakes.
• Many people fall into the trap of brokers and pay extra money to get their passport quickly, which is not advisable at all.
• If you want to complete the application without paying the passport fee, then this is not possible. You will have to initially pay the fee and attach the invoice copy or bank copy with the necessary documents. Of course, when applying, you will have to pay the specified amount of fee for the number of pages and the number of years of validity of the passport you have applied for.

FAQs

How Long Does it Take to Renew a Passport?

The time it takes to renew passport online usually depends on the type of passport and the delivery option. The following time frames apply for e-passport renewal in Bangladesh:

Note: Processing times include only office business days. Special circumstances or public holidays may increase the processing time. If there are any errors in the application or documents, additional time may be required.

How much does it Cost to Renew a Passport? Passport Renewal Fee

How to Renew E Passport from Abroad?

To renew e-passport from abroad, you need to apply online by going to the epassport.gov.bd website in the same manner. While applying online, select your previous passport MRP from ID Documents and complete the application by entering your passport number.

Recently, the e-passport renewal process has started from Bangladesh Consulates in Los Angeles, New York and Washington, USA. And the MRP passport will have to be renewed from embassies where the e-passport renewal process has not yet been started.

Conclusion

Regular passport renewal helps you ensure international travel, visa-related benefits, and safety in emergencies. Therefore, it is advisable to apply for and renew your passport online before it expires. Hopefully, now you fully understand the method of passport renewal​.