Bangladesh e-Passport Application & MRP Renewal Guide Across All 64 Districts (2026): 48 vs. 64 Pages, Fees & Police Verification
By Farhan Momen (Founder & Travel Editor) · Published September 27, 2026 · 8 min read
Every international journey—whether for obligatory Hajj, DIY Umrah, medical treatment in Bangkok, or a family holiday to Malaysia—starts with a valid Bangladeshi e-Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity. Verified against the Department of Immigration & Passports (DIP - epassport.gov.bd), this complete 2026 guide covers online application across all 72 Regional Passport Offices (RPOs) in 64 districts, exact 15% VAT-inclusive BDT fee tables for 48-page vs. 64-page passports (5-year and 10-year validity), how MRP-to-e-Passport renewals bypass new police verification, and fixing NID-to-Passport name/age mismatches.
Before applying for an Umrah e-Visa, Thailand e-Visa, or Passport Dollar Endorsement, your Bangladeshi passport must have at least 6 months (180 days) of remaining validity from your planned return date and at least 2 to 3 blank visa pages. Here is the official 2026 Department of Immigration & Passports (epassport.gov.bd) guide for applying or renewing your e-Passport from any of Bangladesh's 64 districts.
1. 48 PAGES VS. 64 PAGES (10-YEAR VALIDITY): WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU CHOOSE & OFFICIAL 2026 BDT FEES All e-Passport fees inside Bangladesh include 15% Government VAT and can be paid online via A-Challan (Sonali Bank, bKash, Nagad, or Visa/Mastercard) or at designated bank branches: Rule 1: Why Every Frequent Traveler & Umrah Pilgrim Should Pick 64 Pages (10-Year Validity): - The price difference between a 48-page and a 64-page 10-year e-Passport is only BDT 1,725! Over 10 years, arrival/departure immigration stamps, bank dollar endorsement stamps on the back pages, and sticker visas fill up 48 pages surprisingly fast. Rule 2: Official 2026 Bangladesh e-Passport Fee Chart (Including 15% VAT): - 48 Pages — 5 Years Validity: • Regular Delivery (15–21 Working Days): BDT 4,025 • Express Delivery (7–10 Working Days): BDT 6,325 • Super Express Delivery (2 Working Days via Agargaon): BDT 8,625 - 48 Pages — 10 Years Validity (Adults Age 18–65): • Regular: BDT 5,750 | Express: BDT 8,050 | Super Express: BDT 10,350 - 64 Pages — 5 Years Validity: • Regular: BDT 6,325 | Express: BDT 8,625 | Super Express: BDT 12,075 - 64 Pages — 10 Years Validity (Best Value for Travelers): • Regular: BDT 8,050 | Express: BDT 10,350 | Super Express: BDT 13,800
2. STEP-BY-STEP: APPLYING AT ANY OF THE 64-DISTRICT REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICES (RPO) 1. Apply Only on the Official Government Portal (epassport.gov.bd): Never pay middlemen (dalals) outside the passport office gate! Select your present/permanent district so the system assigns your nearest Regional Passport Office (e.g., Uttara, Gulshan/Badda, Agargaon, Keraniganj, Chattogram, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Cumilla, or any of the 64 districts). 2. Enter Your Name & Date of Birth 100% Identical to Your Smart NID / Birth Certificate (BRC): Even a single missing dot or spelling difference between your NID and e-Passport application will halt biometric enrollment. 3. Biometric Enrollment Day (What to Bring in Your Folder): • Printed Application Summary (with appointment barcode) + Printed Online Application Form. • A-Challan Payment Slip (verified online). • Original National ID Card (NID) + photocopy (or English/Bangla Online-Verified Birth Registration Certificate for applicants under 18, plus parents' NIDs and 3R photo for children under 6). • Original Existing MRP / e-Passport (mandatory for renewals!). • Occupational Proof (GO/NOC for government staff; BMDC/IEB/Bar certificate if adding "Doctor/Engineer" profession).
3. DOES MRP-TO-E-PASSPORT RENEWAL REQUIRE POLICE VERIFICATION? - No Police Verification for Unchanged Renewals! If you already hold a valid or expired Bangladeshi MRP or e-Passport, and you are renewing with the exact same Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, Date of Birth, and Permanent Address, police verification (SB check) is waived—meaning your Express e-Passport is printed much faster! - Crucial Post-Renewal Step for Travelers: Always ask the Passport Officer to stamp "Cancelled without Prejudice — Old Passport Returned to Bearer" and staple/bind your old passport together with your new e-Passport when flying from Dhaka Airport so immigration officers can see your old visas and travel history!