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The e-passport distribution program started in Bangladesh on January 22 this year. On the same day, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced the inauguration of the program. With the introduction of ePasport, citizens will be able to enjoy various opportunities. Let's know in detail the various aspects of e-passport.
What is iSport?
An e-passport is a biometric passport with an electronic microprocessor chip. This electronic microprocessor contains biometric data, which carries passport holder information.
Three types of passport holder photos, 10 fingerprints and an Irish eye scan - all these biometric information will be stored in the e-passport. The external features of the passport chip are comparatively verified by the electronic border control system (e-border).
Passport chips electronically verify data via Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). At present e-passport is introduced in 120 countries of the world (Bangladesh is 120th) If this e-passport system is fully implemented, it will be very difficult to cheat in this system.
The difference between MRP and e-passport
MRP (machine readable passport) and e-passport (electronic passport) - these are almost identical from the outside, but there are some differences. The e-passport has a chip and antenna through which it will be possible to verify the information wirelessly.
Immigration officials in MRP passports verify the information and seal the passport. But you can complete the immigration automatically through the e-passport holder. However, in the next step, the immigration officials will issue the entry or exit seal on the passport.
Advantages of e-passport
In addition to the usual benefits of MRP passport, e-passport holders will also get some additional benefits. Using e-gate, travelers can travel very quickly and easily. Using e-passport, passport holders do not have to stand in line for visa checking at different airports. Instead, you will be able to complete one of the main steps of checking the e-gate yourself.
In addition to this, there is also a system of verification by fingerprint. If all goes well, passport holders will be able to pass immigration. However, if there is any discrepancy in the mentioned process, then the officials in charge will verify the information of that person. If someone has a travel ban, it will also be known through this process.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) operates the Public Key Directory (PKD). As a result, the air and land port authorities, including Interpol, will be able to easily verify this information through e-passport. It will be very difficult to forge such a passport.
Expiry of e-passport, time of distribution and fee
Passport fee will be applicable at the following rate
48-page e-passport valid for 5 years
- Regular delivery within 21 days is 4025 rupees
- Express delivery within 10 days is 6325 rupees
- Super express delivery within 2 days is 625 rupees
48-page e-passport valid for 10 years
- Regular delivery within 21 days is 5650 rupees
- Express delivery within 10 days 6050 rupees
- Super Express delivery within 2 days 10350 rupees
64-page e-passport valid for 5 years
- Regular delivery within 21 days is Rs
- Express delivery within 10 days 625 rupees
- Super Express delivery within 2 days is Rs 12,075
64 page e-passport valid for 10 years
- Regular delivery within 21 days is 6050 rupees
- 10,350 express delivery within 10 days
- 13,800 Super Express delivery in 2 days
What does it take to get an e-passport?
Application for e-passport has to be filled as per National Identity Card (NID) or Birth Registration Certificate (BRC). Applicants under the age of 18 who do not have National Identity Card (NID) must have their parents' National Identity Card (NID) number.
How to apply for e-passport?
There are 5 easy steps to apply for e-passport. You can apply for e-passport online by clicking on this link . The steps are given below.
Step 1: See if e-passport activities have started in the current living district
E-passport activities will be started step by step in different divisional and regional passport offices of Bangladesh and Bangladesh embassies abroad. So when e-passport activities start in your district, prepare your application. In case of online application, include the name of the district and police station according to the current address. Select the specific office from the list of Passport Offices or Embassies in Bangladesh.
Step 2: Fill out the online e-passport application form
Fill out the form and print it with the help of PDF Editor. E-passport application can be processed in two processes.
Online Application: Click here for application process . Select online payment options; This will save you time.
PDF Application Fill: After downloading the e-passport PDF application form from here, you can fill it directly on the computer. Contact the Passport Office or Embassy by printing the completed form along with the required documents (e.g. National Identity Card, Old Passport [if any], other proofs if applicable). But make sure that e-passport activities have started in your respective office / embassy.
Remember: the application must be filled in the computer. No handwritten application will be accepted.
Step 3: Pay the passport fee
Pay the prescribed passport fee for enrollment. When you apply online you will get many options for paying fees (eg: credit card, bKash etc.) There is also an opportunity to pay fees at the designated bank. Passport is required to be kept with the application form when paying the bank fee.
Step 4: Contact Passport Office for photo and fingerprint
Before going to the passport office for photos and fingerprints, make sure you have the necessary documents with you. Keep with you printed application form, payment slip, national identity card / birth certificate, latest old passport (if any) and other documents (which you find helpful).
Apply at the relevant passport office located inside the country according to the current address. Applications can be made to all Bangladesh embassies according to the country's address. The following matters are verified in case of enrollment in the Passport Office.
- Verification of documents and personal information
- Photograph of the applicant
- Fingerprint and Irish photography
- Whether the passport fee has been paid properly
Save the delivered slip after enrollment. It is mandatory to show the delivery slip / receipt while accepting the passport.
Step 5: Collection of e-passport from the passport office The
applicant has to collect the passport in person. At the time of collecting the passport, it will be checked whether the fingerprint of the applicant matches with the fingerprint of the applicant. Passport must be accompanied by the following proofs.
- Delivery Slip / Receipt: Slip payable after completion of enrollment
- Latest old passport (if any).
Passports can be issued to suitable carriers in special cases.
- Parents / legal guardians of a child under 11 (eleven) years of age should collect their National Identity Card, Application Passport Delivery Slip / Receipt and Passport subject to presentation of previous passport (if any).
- In case of sick person, transfer of power, national identity card of the applicant, old passport (if any) and national identity card of the person in power, old passport (if any) may be issued subject to verification.
Do I have to take visa in e-passport too?
The visa issue will remain the same in the case of e-passport as in the conventional system. In other words, according to the rules of different countries, you have to take the visa in person or online by fulfilling the visa requirements.
Visa authorities or embassies will be able to verify the applicant's information using this PKD. They will then be able to affix the visa permit sticker, seal or cancel the visa on the page of the passport book.
Will MRP passport be canceled?
For the time being, the conventional MRP passport system will continue along with the e-passport, officials said . However, those who apply anew or those who have a previous passport (MRP) will be given e-passport. Currently MRP passport holders will be given an e-passport when they go to renew. Thus, all MRP passports will be revoked in phases.
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