Bangladeshi expats living in the UAE have absolute convenience, whether in terms of properties or government services. In case your passport is about to or has already expired, the Bangladeshi passport renewal process is streamlined to ensure a hassle-free experience.
With just a few simple steps, you can apply for your passport renewal and receive it within 4-5 weeks. So, let’s learn the details of the procedure for submitting a passport renewal application without the need to be physically present in Bangladesh!
Location
Bangladeshis living in the UAE can visit the Consulate General of Bangladesh in Dubai or the Bangladesh Embassy in Abu Dhabi to renew their passports. Here are the locations for each government office in the UAE:
Consulate General of Bangladesh in Dubai
You can get the most efficient services by visiting the Consulate General of Bangladesh. The office is in Villa No. 36 on 145 3rd Street in Deira. For the exact location, you can follow the map given below:
Embassy of Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi
If you are in Abu Dhabi, you can renew your passport from the Bangladeshi Embassy in Abu Dhabi. It is located in the Zone W31, Villa No. 46,48, in Sector 19 on Al Jawwalah Street in Al Saada Area. You can follow the map mentioned below to reach the embassy easily.
Eligibility Criteria
You are eligible to renew your Bangladeshi Passport in the UAE if you meet the following criteria:
- Bangladeshi citizens or nationals of origin living in the UAE.
- Newborn babies of Bangladeshi parents.
- Applicants with less than 1 year of MRP (Machine Readable Passport) validity.
- Replacement of an old-style handwritten Bangladeshi passport.
- Lost e-passport or MRP, requiring a lost report from the UAE police.
- Bangladeshi National ID card/Smart ID or 17-digit online verifiable Birth Registration Certificate.
- Physical appearance (except for those under 5 years old) is mandatory for the issue and reissue of an e-passport.
Note: Those with a birth certificate issued by the Dhaka South City Corporation are ineligible for the e-Passport application.
Required Documents
You require only a few documents to renew a passport, making the process convenient for Bangladeshi expats in the UAE. Here is the list of documents needed for the passport renewal process:
- Printed copy of online application with barcode and appointment summary
- Bangladeshi National ID card or a 17-digit online birth certificate
- Current original MRP or E-Passport (for lost passport, bring the printed copy of the police report)
- Photocopy of Emirates ID Card or Resident Permit
- UAE visa copy
- Valid student ID if the applicant is a student
Procedure
The procedure for Bangladeshi passport renewal in the UAE is simple and involves only a few steps to provide maximum feasibility. However, you must book an appointment to apply. Here is the step-by-step process:
Step 1
To apply for a passport renewal in Dubai, you must create an online account on the Bangladesh E-Passport Portal and get an appointment. Since you are applying for renewal from the UAE, select ‘No’ when asked if you are applying from your home country. Then, select the country of your present address and confirm if you live in Abu Dhabi or Dubai.
Step 2
Enter your email address and verify CAPTCHA. After confirming it, provide your password and personal information, including:
- Full name (as per NID or BRC)
- Given name (optional)
- Surname
- Mobile Phone Number
Step 3
You can visit the Consulate General in Dubai or the Embassy of Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi on the day of the appointment and pay your fees at the counters.
Step 4
Submit your token and biometric enrollment documents, including fingerprint and iris scan. Then, you can provide biometric and receive a slip.
Step 5
Check the estimated date of arrival of the passport on the delivery slip. Leave the consulate after receiving the delivery slip.
Step 6
Lastly, collect your passport from the Consulate’s delivery counter when it is ready for collection. You must bring your original passport and delivery slip to collect the new passport. If you have requested postal delivery, wait for the passport to be delivered to your door.
Required Fees
The breakdown for renewal fees for a Bangladeshi passport is as follows:
- General Passport Renewal (5 years) for AED 405
- Student/Worker Renewal (5 years) for AED 125
- General Passport Extension for 1 year for AED 81
- Student/Worker Extension for 1 year for AED 24
- Service Charges for AED 45 (including 5% VAT)
Note: The fee must be paid in cash only.
Processing Time
You can receive the passport within a few days after applying. However, if police verification is required, the processing time for e-Passports can be delayed.
This verification process involves the local police in Bangladesh confirming the applicant’s details and may take a few weeks to complete. It is necessary for security validation checks as it helps confirm the authenticity of the applicant’s information.
Delivery of a Regular Passport
The renewed passport is expected to be delivered within 4 to 6 weeks from the date of enrolment. However, it is for such cases when no police verification is required and no data mismatch exists.
Delivery of Urgent Passport
The passport is expected to be delivered within 15 days if no police verification is required and there is no data mismatch between MRP/EPP and NID/BRC.
Note: The time mentioned is not always guaranteed. This is because the entire process depends on processing the passport at the Department of Immigration and Passport (DIP).
Contact Details
For further details or if you have any queries, you can always reach out to the Consulate General of Bangladesh in Dubai at the official phone number or email address:
- Phone: +971-4-2388199
- Email: mission.dubai@mofa.gov.bd
Moreover, for more information, you can contact the embassy at the official phone number or email address:
- Phone: +971-50-747-3484 | +971-2-443-9646
- WhatsApp: +971-56-611-7215 (Message Only)
- Email: fs.passportandvisa.abudhabi@ssd.gov.bd
Timings
You can visit the consulate on the following days:
- Monday to Friday: 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
- Friday: 09:00 am to 11:00 am
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Those who want to visit the embassy to continue the renewal process can visit on:
- Monday to Thursday: 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
- Friday: 09:00 am to 12:30 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
FAQs
You can renew your Bangladeshi passport in the UAE by following the steps mentioned below:
-Fill in your e-Passport application online.
-Pay passport fees.
-Visit the Consulate General of Bangladesh in Dubai for biometric enrolment.
-Collect your e-Passport at the consulate.
There’s no fixed fine for late renewal of a Bangladeshi passport in Dubai. However, the AED 10 government fee applies to renewals after 45 days since passport services and the Consulate General of Bangladesh in Dubai don’t specify a separate penalty for late renewal.
With the straightforward procedure of Bangladeshi passport renewal, expats can easily renew their passports in the UAE. You can apply to the Consulate General of Bangladesh in Dubai or the Embassy in Abu Dhabi after applying through the e-passport portal.
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