E-Passport

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E-Passport

We have been hearing about e-passport for some time now. This is because e-passport was supposed to be launched last year, i.e. in July 2019. But due to some problems that date was postponed. Finally, on 22 January 2020, Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina officially announced the inauguration of the e-Passport program as one of the new additions to the year 2020. From now on any Bangladeshi adult citizen can apply for e-passport subject to fulfillment of all conditions. Note that Bangladesh entered the era of e-passport as the first country in South Asia and the 120th country in the world. The technology was first introduced in Malaysia in 1998.

What is E-Passport

An e-passport is a passport with an electronic microprocessor chip. For now, nothing can be understood by looking at the passport book. It looks a lot like an MRP passport. But the chip attached inside made the main difference between MRP (Machine Readable Passport) and EP Passport. This chip contains biometric data which carries all the information of the passport holder. It uses smart card technology with microprocessor chip and antenna.

At present, all the biometrics stored in the e-passport are the passport holder's photograph, 10 fingerprint and eye iris. Biometric verification is done through e-border or electronic border control system. The data stored on the chip is verified through Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). It will have 3 types of passport holder photo, 10 fingerprints and Irish eye image.

Advantage of E-Passport

The biggest advantage of e-passport is that e-passport holders will be able to pass immigration very fast using special e-gate. That's why they don't have to stand in line for visa checking. This will end the immigration process very quickly. Note that this e-gate can only be used by e-passport holders.
Special e-gate for e-passport holders, which will reduce the hassle of immigration a lot

If the passport is kept at the specified place while standing near the e-gate, the picture will be taken automatically. After that the fingerprint will be examined easily. If there is no problem, the verification process will end very quickly. If there is any other problem, the red light will go on and the passport holder will not be allowed to cross the immigration until the problem is solved.
The system will be operated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). That is why the country's police administration, Interpol and various airport and land port authorities can easily verify this information from the central database. With a 36-layer security system in place, no fake or problematic passport holder will be able to overcome this security ploy. It is safe to say that this will reduce the incidence of terrorism and other crimes.

What does it take to get an e-passport?

  • E-passport application form
  • National Identity Card (NID)
  • Birth registration letter

How to apply for an E-Passport

To apply for an e-passport, first you need to log in to this website ( www.epassport.gov.bd ). Go to the website and click on Directly to online application.

In the first step, you have to select the current address, name of the district town and the name of the police station and click on it. The next step is to fill out and submit the original e-passport form containing personal information. The third step is to pay the fee according to the validity and number of pages of the passport. In this case, payment can be made online with debit and credit card of any bank.

Also, if the money is deposited in any of the five banks approved by the department, the number of the deposit slip should be given here. Then you have to submit the file. As a result, your information will be transferred to the server of the passport office. The next step is to go to the passport office to provide biometric information along with the required documents including National Identity Card (NID).

After preparing the e-passport in the last step, the applicant will be informed The applicant will appear at the specified time and receive the e-passport.

Five steps of e-passport application

Step-1: See if e-passport activities have started in the area currently inhabited. 

Step-2: Fill in the online e-passport application form.
Online Application: Click here for the application process .

Step-3: Pay the passport fee. 
Click here for passport fee and bank payment .

Step-4: Contact passport office for photo and fingerprint. 
Before going to the passport office for photo and fingerprint, make sure you have the necessary documents with you.

Step-5: Collection of e-passport from Passport Office. 
Delivery Slip / Receipt: Slip payable after completion of enrollment.
Passport can be issued to the authorized representative (must bring his / her own national identity card).

Instructions for filling e-passport form

1. E-passport application can be filled online.
2. No documents need to be attested in case of e-passport application.
3. No photo attachment and attestation will be required in the e-passport form.
4. Applications must be filled in accordance with National Identity Card (NID) or Online Birth Registration (BRC) Certificate.
5. Minor applicants (under 18 years of age) who do not have National Identity Card (NID) must specify the National Identity Card (NID) number of their father or mother.
6. National Identity Card (NID) or Online Birth Registration (BRC) Certificate should be submitted at the following age-
(A) Online Birth Registration (BRC) Certificate if under 18 years of age.
(B) National Identity Card (NID) or Online Birth Registration (BRC) Certificate at the age of 18-20 years.
(C) National Identity Card (NID) is required if above 20 years of age. However, Online Birth Registration (BRC) Certificate will be acceptable in case of application from Bangladesh Mission Abroad.
7. Serial numbers marked with a star must be filled.
8. In case of adoption / guardianship, along with the passport application, an order issued by the Department of Security Services, Ministry of Home Affairs has to be submitted.
9. The application should be submitted to the concerned departmental passport and visa office / regional passport office / Bangladesh Mission abroad at present address.
10. The validity of e-passport for all applications below 18 years and above 65 years will be 05 years and 48 pages.
11. Relevant technical credentials (eg: Doctor, Engineer, Driver etc.) need to be uploaded / added.
12. If applicable, relevant GO / NOC / Certificate / Retirement Leave Order (PRL Order) / Pension Book should be uploaded / added which should be uploaded on the respective website of the issuing authority. 
13. If applicable, marriage certificate / marriage certificate and in case of divorce, divorce certificate has to be submitted.
14. Other charges (if any) including VAT at the rate fixed on the fee applicable for in-country application will be payable in addition. The fee fixed by the government will also be paid in case of application abroad.
15. Applications for diplomatic passports must be submitted to the Consular and Welfare Wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or to the Head Office of the Department of Immigration and Passports.
16. When applying for a new passport from a foreign mission, the contact address of Bangladesh should be mentioned in the permanent address column.
17. In case of urgent passport application (new issue) one must collect police clearance certificate on one's own initiative and submit it along with the application.
18. (A) If a police clearance is submitted with the application for the purpose of obtaining an urgent passport within the country, the passport will be issued within 2 working days subject to the correctness of all other information.
(B) If a police clearance is submitted with the application for obtaining an emergency passport within the country, the passport will be issued within 7 working days provided all other information is correct.
(C) Passport will be issued within 15 working days, provided that all other information is correct, if the application is submitted with police clearance for obtaining regular passport within the country.
19. At the time of application, original National Identity Card (NID), Online Birth Registration (BRC) and, if applicable, Technical Certificate, Government Order (GO) / No Objection (NOC) must be displayed / submitted.
20. In case of re-issuance of passport, original passport has to be displayed.
21. In case of lost passport a copy of original GD has to be shown / submitted.
22. In case of application below the age of 06 years, 3R Size size (Lab Print Gray background) photo should be submitted.
23. If the passport is lost or stolen, it should be reported to the nearest police station immediately. In case of new passport, application along with photocopy of old passport and GD copy should be submitted.

E-passport fee

E-passport fee can be paid in the following ways 
1. Online
(A) Card (MasterCard, Visa Card, American Express, DBBL Nexus), 
(B) Mobile Banking (Nagad, Bikash, Rocket, OK Wallet, UPay), (c) Internet Banking (Bank Asia), (d) Wallets (Demani, UP) 

2. Offline
Payment can be made from all government or private banks of the country through this invoice. 
Regular Delivery : Within 15 working days / 21 days from the date of biometric enrollment.  
Emergency Delivery : Within 7 working days / 10 days from the date of biometric enrollment. 
Urgent Delivery : Within 2 working days from the date of biometric enrollment. 

Government employees who have NOC / Retirement Certificate (PRL) will get emergency benefits subject to regular submission of fees.

In case of application within Bangladesh (with 15% VAT)
Passport with 47 pages and validity of 5 years
Regular Delivery: 4,025 BDT
Emergency Delivery: 6,325 BDT 
Urgent Delivery: 8,625 BDT

Passport with 46 pages and validity of 10 years
Regular Delivery: 5,650 BDT
Emergency Delivery: 6,050 BDT
Urgent Delivery: 10,350 BDT

Passport with 84 pages and validity of 5 years
Regular Delivery: 6,325 BDT
Emergency Delivery: 8,625 BDT
Urgent Delivery: 12,085 BDT

Passport with 64 pages and validity of 10 years
Regular Delivery: 6,050 BDT
Emergency Delivery: 10,350 BDT
Urgent Delivery: 13,600 BDT

In case of application from Bangladesh Mission Abroad (General Applicant) 
Passport with 48 pages and validity of 5 years
Regular Delivery: 100 USD
Emergency Delivery: 150 USD 

Passport with 46 pages and validity of 10 years
Regular Delivery: 125 USD
Emergency Delivery: 175 USD

Passport with 84 pages and validity of 5 years
Regular Delivery: 150 USD
Emergency Delivery: 200 USD

Passport with 64 pages and validity of 10 years
Regular Delivery: 175 USD
Emergency Delivery: 225 USD
 
In case of application from Bangladesh Mission abroad (workers and students) 
Passport with 47 pages and validity of 5 years
Regular Delivery: 30 USD
Emergency Delivery: 45 USD 

Passport with 46 pages and validity of 10 years
Regular Delivery: 50 USD
Emergency Delivery: 75 USD

Passport with 84 pages and validity of 5 years
Regular Delivery: 150 USD
Emergency Delivery: 200 USD

Passport with 64 pages and validity of 10 years
Regular Delivery: 175 USD
Emergency Delivery: 225 USD

All the necessary documents to be taken while submitting the application at the passport office
1. Print copy of application form summary (with appointment)
2. Printed copy of identification document (National Identity Card / Birth Registration No.)
3. Payment slip 
4. Print copies of previous passports and data pages (if any) 
5. GO / NOC for government employees (if any) 
6. Documents required for data correction (if any)
7. Printed copy of application form (optional) 

The Government of Bangladesh has created a special website for e-passport where all the information can be found https://www.epassport.gov.bd/landing

What will happen to MRP (Machine Readable Passport)

Now those who are using MRP will not have any problem. However, MRP will not be issued to anyone again. This means that from now on, those who will get a passport will get an e-passport directly. Thus, all MRP passports will be revoked in phases. Those whose MRP has expired will be given an e-passport after verifying all the information when they go to renew their passport.

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