Every year hundreds and thousands of Bangladeshis travel abroad for various purposes. The Government has made the e-passport application process online to make the process swift and efficient. Though the e-passport's online application process is easy, many people make unintentional errors. What if, you discover wrong information in your e-passport application after pressing the submit button? Don't worry! We shall discuss the e-passport online application's information correction process before or after the submission.  However, even after putting all information correctly in the online application form, there might be accidental errors in your e-passport information. In some cases, you may require to change some information provided in your e-passport. Let’s find out the Bangladesh e-passport error correction process.  Read More: Bangladeshi passport’s ranking improves in 2023, still behind Iran and Sri Lanka as per Henley Index Bangladesh e-Passport's Information Correction Process   Previously the entire process of information correction on the passport was manual. In case of any mistake, an applicant was required to visit their designated regional passport office and request correction.  But after the introduction of the hybrid passport application system, the entire manual process has been abolished. To streamline the process, the information correction process has been brought under the same general application process for a new/renewal of a passport.  In case you haven’t, check out our comprehensive guide on MRP/handwritten renewal to e-passport. It will help you understand everything you need to get started with the online application part.  But just like the renewal application, the information correction process will also need a visit to the regional passport office. But unlike a multi-day affair before, it will only take a scheduled appointment in Dhaka or a working day outside of Dhaka.  The documents required were the same as before. You will find the details of the document in our passport renewal article. But recently, the government has made some changes to the regulation and added two more forms in the process.  Read More: How to Get E-Passport in Bangladesh: Things you need to know Online Application Process for e-Passport Information Correction  If you have received your passport and noticed the wrong information, you must opt for an online application, as mentioned above. There are some other scenarios that we will discuss later.  Check out our comprehensive guide, where we outline the entire application process. You will need to repeat all the steps except the part that says “Reason for Application.” Here you will need to choose information correction and continue the process.  After that, you must confirm the payment and download the application form and summary.  Now usually, you’d have to schedule an appointment for biometric confirmation. In the case of information correction, you will need the following documents as well.  Read More: E-Passport for Children in Bangladesh: Application process, necessary documents Required Documents for Information Correction Application  You will need the following documents in addition to the two new forms initiated by the passport authority. The documents include.  -NID/BRC -Application form/Summary -Payment slip -Previous passport copy -Educational certificates-GO/NOC for a government official-For marriage status change – Copy of marriage certificate -For a complete name change – An affidavit -For address change – a copy of the utility bill Note that you will not need all of these mentioned above. Just take the ones that are related to the correct information.  Read More: Smart NID Card in Bangladesh: Online Application Process, Documents Needed, Fees e-Passport Information Correction: What’s Changed?  Recently the government has made a couple of changes to the information correction process of the passport. In addition to the online application, users will need to download two forms and fill them up by hand.  They are Application Form for Information Change on Passport and a Commitment Form (অঙ্গীকারনামা). According to the new regulation, in addition to the online application, you will also need to submit these two forms by downloading and filling them up. So what are these exactly?  Form For Information Change  Now you might be thinking why do you need to fill out another information change form if you are already applying online? This step has been added to double-check the information with the new application information.  In this form, you will need to input the wrong information in your passport and the changeable/correct information side by side. This allows for easy cross-referencing of the information.  Commitment Form  The commitment form is similar to an oath where you certify that you in your sane mind and knowledge, are requesting a change of information that is in line with your correct personal information.  The commitment form was introduced to defer fraudulent claims on information change and identity theft.  Read More: Bangladesh Smart National ID Card Correction Process: Payments and Necessary Documents Do I have to pay the entire passport fee again?  The passport correction process essentially requires a new passport to be issued for you. It’s not like the existing passport will be taken and corrected. As a result, you will need to pay the full amount for your passport information correction as it will essentially be a reissue.  However, there might be scenarios where you have submitted an application for a new passport and paid the fee. What if you notice a correction right after submission? Let’s find out.  e-Passport Online Application Form's Error Correction Process To apply for a Bangladesh e-passport online navigate to this site. Here you will get the e-passport online application form. Fill up the form carefully with the correct information.  How to Correct Errors of e-Passport Online Application Form Before Submission   The application is divided into several steps and each step is individually saved. So if you notice any information correction before the final submission, you can simply press on the edit option and make the correction where necessary. You will be able to make corrections as many times as you want before the final submission.  Read More: SSC, HSC Certificate Information Change or Correction Process in Bangladesh How to Correct Information of e-Passport Application After Submission of the Form   If you notice any information correction after the submission of the application, things will become a bit tricky. First, you will need to download the application form or summary. After that, you will need to go to the regional passport office with the summary and additional official documents that verify the correct information.  The enrolment officer at the passport office will consider your case and cross-check with the official documents. They will be able to correct the information on the server without any extra charge.  How to Delete the Information Correction Application before and After Submission You will not have to delete any application that hasn’t been submitted for processing. In the case of unsubmitted applications, it gets automatically deleted after 200 days.  But if you have submitted and paid the fee, then you will need to contact the PRO section of the regional passport office to fix the problem. Read More: Joint working group to resolve passport renewal issues of Bangladeshis living in Saudi. Final Words  The process of information correction on Bangladesh's e-passport has become much easier thanks to the introduction of the hybrid application system. The error correction process of the e-passport online application forms even after submission is also easy. Now all you have to do is fill out the designated online form and visit the regional passport office with the required documents. Depending on which delivery method you choose, your e-passport can be in your hand within a few days with the corrected changes. 

Every year, thousands of Bangladeshis embark on foreign trips for various purposes. From education and health to recreational needs, the number of Bangladeshis opting for foreign travel is increasing exponentially. With a limited validity on a passport, it becomes necessary to get the passport renewed at some point. Considering the bureaucratic hassle involved, here’s a comprehensive guide on how to renew a Bangladeshi MRP passport.  There are mainly three types of passports in Bangladesh: handwritten, machine-readable, and e-passport. The last handwritten passport was issued in 2010 and considering each passport has a maximum validity of 10 years, all handwritten passports are obsolete at this point. Currently, passports are available either as MRP or e-passports. E-passports have been made available on a rollout basis starting in 2020. As of 2022, all the regional passport offices of Bangladesh are now offering the e-passport service. As a result, anyone holding an MRP passport can easily apply for reissuing their passport as an e-passport in the following way.  Read More: How to Get E-Passport in Bangladesh: Things you need to know How to Apply Online for Reissuing MRP as E-passports  The process of applying for e-passports is a hybrid one. You need to apply for the passport online and visit the regional passport office (in accordance with your present address) for biometric verification. Follow the steps below.  Registering on the Official Passport Site  The first step is to open an account on the official e-passport website. Here you will have to select whether you are currently in Bangladesh or not. 

Bangladesh has been providing e-passport or electronic passport to every citizen of all ages since January 22, 2020. Overall, the Bangladesh Passport Department issues e-passports through a uniform application process. However, there are some differences in the rules of application based on age and occupation. There is a slight variation in the required application documents for children from newborn to 6 years and from then on up to 18 years. Today's article describes the application process of Bangladesh e-passport for children. Documents required to apply for an e-passport for children Photocopy of online registered birth certificate To get an e-passport, the child’s online birth registration needs to be completed first. Whether the birth certificate is registered online can be verified through the National Birth and Death Registration website of Bangladesh. If the BRC (birth registration certificate) is displayed by the system after entering the BRC number and date of birth, then the applicant (child) is eligible for the e-passport application. Photocopies of the national identity cards of parents According to the Bangladesh Passport Policy, the NID (National Identity) Card of each parent is required along with the BRC in order to issue a passport to the citizens aged 6 to 20 years. The spelling of the parents’ names in English on their NID cards and the child's BRC must be the same. Even if there is a slight mistake, it has to be corrected in advance. Read How to Get E-Passport in Bangladesh: Things you need to know 3-R size photo of the child In the case of children below 6 years of age, complications arise when taking pictures at the passport office. Therefore, a copy of the 3-R size photo with gray background printed in the lab should be taken to the passport office along with the application form. But if the child is more than 6 years old, no picture is needed. Invoice for payment of passport fee The e-passport fee payment invoice can be downloaded directly from the e-challan website of the Government of Bangladesh. Entering the required information, this form can be deposited in any nearest government or private bank. After receiving the invoice, the bank will issue a deposit receipt along with a customer copy of the invoice. Copy of full fill-up online application form and schedule for e-passport These two documents can be obtained from Bangladesh e-passport online portal, once the e-passport application is completed. Read Visa Free Country List for Bangladeshi Passport Holders in 2021 How to apply for Bangladesh e-passport for children online - First, it is required to sign up in Bangladesh e-passport online portal with the NID number, email id, and password. In the ‘personal information’ section, the provided information must match the applicant’s (child's) BRC document.  - Most importantly, it is appropriate to choose ‘Others’ in the section of profession.  - For any child under the age of 18, only a 5-year valid 46-page passport needs to be selected.  - After submitting the application finally, a one-page online e-passport schedule copy will be available from the print summary at the very end.  - By clicking on the download application form, the applicant can get a three-page e-passport online application along with an interview schedule. Read Travel Malaysia: Best places to visit, craziest things to do Interview and Biometrics for Bangladesh e-passport of Children During the interview day, the applicant (child) must carry the printed 3-page application form along with the interview schedule. Check out the list of other required documents mentioned in the passport form and e-passport website. Usually, the required document includes photocopies of the BRC and NID cards. It would be wise to keep the original copies of BRC and NID cards along with photocopies. The applicant’s (child’s) 3-R size picture should be kept separate. All the documents need to be submitted to the passport office under the police station for submission. In the case of a child below 6 years of age, an e-passport delivery slip will be given just after submitting the application form along with relevant documents. Because biometrics are not taken for those under 6 years of age. The 3-R size photo is used in the e-passport.  But in the case of children above 6 years of age, the schedule of an interview is given for biometrics. Then a passport delivery slip is given after taking biometrics. Read Travel Malaysia: Best places to visit, craziest things to do Bangladesh E-passport application fee for children In Bangladesh, the e-passport application fee is the same for both minors and adults. Within the country, the e-passport fee includes 15 percent VAT. The regular/General Delivery Fee for an ePassport of 48 pages with 5 years of validity is BDT. 4,025. BDT. The fee is 6,325 for express service;  while the super express costs about BDT. 8,625. How long does it take to get an e-passport for children? For the regular/General e-passport service, it takes 15 or 21 working days from the date of receipt of the delivery slip. This time is reduced to 7 or 10 working days for express delivery. And It takes only 2 working days to get the passport in Super Express delivery. However, this super express facility is available only from Agargaon Passport Office, Dhaka. Read Romantic Beach Honeymoon Destinations in Asia The children of government employees can get the express service at the Regular/General fee by showing their parents’ NOC (No Objection Letter) or PRL (Retirement Leave) Certificate. Bottom line Nowadays, by virtue of digitalisation, the application process for an e-passport for children in Bangladesh has become simple and hassle-free. The whole application process does not even require attestation of documents. Since children are getting the scope to get e-Passports before receiving academic certificates, they will hardly face any problem related to their e-passport renewal process or NID card registration in future. By providing the same information in all cases including NID Card, SSC, HSC, and TIN Certificate, there will be no hassle in national-level activities. Read Online Hajj Registration from Bangladesh: Procedure and Costs