Okay, so I’ve been wanting to get a new passport for a while now, and I finally decided to take the plunge and get one from Bangladesh. I heard you could do it all online, so I figured, why not give it a shot? Here’s how it went down.
First things first, I hit up the E-passport Online Registration Portal. It’s a pretty straightforward website, run by the Department of Immigration and Passports. You’ll see a bunch of options there, like “apply online for e-passport,” “5 steps to e-passport,” and so on. I clicked on the “apply online” button and got started.
Filling Out the Application
The application form was kind of long, but not too complicated. They asked for all the usual stuff: your name, address, date of birth, and some other personal details. You also need to upload a digital photo of yourself. Make sure it’s a recent one and meets their requirements, otherwise, your application might get rejected.
One thing that got me a little confused was the passport type. There are a few different options, and I wasn’t sure which one I needed. Turns out, I went for the regular one, but there are also options for urgent and emergency delivery if you’re in a real hurry. I wasn’t in rush to have it, the regular one was perfect to me.
Fees and Payment
Now, let’s talk about the money. Passports aren’t free, obviously. For the regular delivery, it costs BDT 5,750. If you want it faster, the urgent delivery is BDT 8,050, and the emergency one is even more expensive, around BDT 10. I paid online using my credit card. The process was pretty smooth, and I got a confirmation email right away.
Visiting the Passport Office
Even though you apply online, you still have to go to a passport office in person. This is where they take your fingerprints and verify your identity. They also checked all my documents to make sure everything was in order. I made sure to bring all the required documents with me. I didn’t want any hiccups.
I won’t lie, the wait at the passport office was a bit long. There were a lot of people there, but the staff was pretty efficient. They called my number, I went to the counter, and they took my fingerprints. It was quick and painless.
Receiving the Passport
After that, it was just a waiting game. They told me it would take a few weeks for my passport to be ready. True to their word, I got a notification a couple of weeks later saying my passport was ready for pickup. I went back to the office, showed them my ID, and they handed me my brand new Bangladesh e-passport! It was a good feeling, not gonna lie.
Final Thoughts
Overall, the process was pretty smooth. There were a few bumps along the way, like figuring out the different passport types and the long wait at the office. But in the end, I got my new passport without too much hassle. If you’re thinking about getting a Bangladesh passport, I’d say go for it. Just be prepared to do a bit of research and have some patience.
- Make sure you have all the required documents.
- Be prepared for a bit of a wait at the passport office.
- Double-check the fees and make sure you pay the correct amount.
Hope this helps anyone looking to get a Bangladesh passport online. It’s doable, just takes a little bit of effort!