Currently, the Machine Readable Passport (MPR) is valid for 5 years and it is not renewable like the hand-written passport. As such, MRP should be reissued once the validity is about to expire. More so, MRP needs to be re-issued when someone has lost his/her present MRP. In all such cases, the information of the previous MRP must remain unchanged. Please note that any change of information in the new MRP will require proper documentation as mentioned before.

Requirements for MRP reissue against an expired MRP:

Requirements for MRP reissue against an expired MRP will be as same as new application; applicant no need to apply online for reissue; they manually filled in MRP reissue application form. The old passport will be cancelled on issuance of MRP.

To obtain MRP, an applicant must possess of the following documents:

1. Bangladesh National ID (NID) card or;
2. Online Birth Registration Certificate containing 17-digit Birth Registration Number (BRN).
3. Copies of applicant’s existing Bangladesh Passport database page (valid or expired) along with the original passport itself;
4. A passport-size white background photo (35 x 45 mm) of the applicant must be affixed with the MRP application form.
5. Duly filled-in MRP Reissue Application Form (UPPERCASE letters) Application Form; [Download Here]
6. Hong Kong / Macau Identity Card copy; and
7. MRP re-issue fee (non-refundable)
8. Processing time and delivery of passport: Processing time is as same as new passport application.
9. Please make pre-registration to submit the application to the Consulate General, through the below link.

Note:  An applicant, who has attained more than 6 years of age but his/her biometric information was not recorded being a minor in the previous MRP, must have the biometric enrolment during the MRP re-issue.