Over the years, Bangladesh has sequentially graduated from handwritten passports to MRP to e-Passports. Each of the iterations has brought about changes aimed to make the immigration process more convenient both at home and abroad. However, there is one caveat that is faced by many passport holders. That is changing or updating information on the Bangladesh passport. Whether it’s the marital status or a change of personal information, there is a strict process in place for the change. Here’s how it’s done.
Passport Information Update Process
In a broad sense, the information update process is the same as applying for a new Bangladesh passport or passport renewal. There is no way to update the information in an existing valid passport whether it is MRP or e-Passport. So essentially, a person will have to apply for a passport re-issuance.
Fortunately, the passport authority of Bangladesh has streamlined the process under one system. Whether it is an application for a new passport, passport renewal, error correction, or information update, it all starts from the E-Passport Portal.
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We have covered the Bangladesh passport renewal process in detail. It should give a comprehensive idea about how to get started with the application. Much of the initial process is the same for renewal as well as information update applications.
Now the information correction procedure for both MRP and e-Passport requires a hybrid modality. That means, a person will have to apply online as well as visit the regional passport office for a scheduled appointment.
How to Locate a Local Passport Office
Assuming the application is for an information update, there should already be an application account made for a new passport or passport renewal. Head over to the e-Passport portal and use the login credentials to start the application process.
Fortunately for the applicants, there is no need to physically locate the regional passport office. The first step of the application will ask about location information. Based on the provided information, the e-Passport portal will select the regional passport office for the applicant.
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Table: Required documents to update different types of information in a Bangladesh passport
| Number | Subject | Document Required | Additional Information |
| 1 | Change of name (partial) | NID, BRC, Educational certificates (all inclusive) | Minimum one original document required |
| 2 | Change of name (full) | All of the above and an affidavit from 1st class Magistrate (if illiterate or doesn’t have NID) | Minimum one original document required |
| 3 | Change of name of parents (full or partial) | Same as above | Minimum one original document required |
| 4 | Change of age | Same as above | Minimum one original document required |
| 5 | Change of address (permanent) | Police verification certificate | |
| 6 | Change of passport type |
Retirement or dismissed certificate for official to ordinary. NOC and GO of concerned ministry for ordinary to official. Letter of concerned ministry from ordinary to diplomatic (vice versa) |
Minimum one original document required |
| 7 | Change of profession |
For technical professions, relevant professional certificates. For general profession, certificate from competent authority. |
Minimum one original document required |
| 8 | Change of marital status | Marriage or divorce certificate | Minimum one original document required |
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The applicant will need to attach these documents along with the above forms. In addition to these, general identification documents like NID and BRC should also be attached. In case of an application against a valid existing passport, the passport will need to be submitted as well. The passport fee payment slip will also have to be included.
The appointment will be scheduled based on available slots. The applicant might have to provide the biometric data depending on the nature of the information updated. And that will conclude the passport information update application process.
Final Words
The new passport information update application has been streamlined to be more efficient. Even a few years ago, the entire application process was analog where an applicant had to visit the regional passport office several times to get the information updated. But now with the hybrid model, it is easier than ever to update the passport information.
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