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!