Complete guide on how to renew a Bangladeshi passport in the UAE
- Where to renew?
- Embassy of Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi
- Consulate General, Dubai
- Online Passport Renewal
- FAQs
Want to renew your Bangladeshi passport in the UAE? Expatriates looking to renew their passports to live in the country can follow a simple process. MyBayut shares the complete Bangladeshi passport renewal process in the UAE, including fees, locations and processing time.
Where to renew a Bangladeshi passport in the UAE
All Bangladeshi expats in the country must get Machine Readable Passports (MRPs) while in the UAE. Those who already have, but need to renew their MRPs, can do so at their home country’s embassy and consulate office in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
- Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh – Abu Dhabi
- Consulate General of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh – Dubai
Bangladesh passport renewal at the Abu Dhabi Embassy
The Bangladeshi passport renewal process at the country’s embassy in Abu Dhabi is straightforward. To renew Machine Readable Passports, holders must first acquire the prescribed MRP Bangladesh passport reissue form via the Embassy’s official website, at the front desk or the website of the Government of the People Republic of Bangladesh. This Bangladesh passport renewal application form is free of cost.
LOCATION AND TIMINGS OF THE EMBASSY OF BANGLADESH IN ABU DHABI
Those who want to get in touch with the Bangladesh Embassy in Abu Dhabi and need to know about operating hours may use the following information.
- Address: Villa No. 46,48, Sector. 19, Zone. W31, Al Jawwalah Street, Al Saadah Area
- Contact: +971-2-446-5100
- Email: mission.abudhabi@mofa.gov.bd
- Operating hours: 08:00 am to 04:00 pm | 08:00 am to 11:00 am (Friday) | Closed on weekends
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Those who wish to renew their Bangladesh passports must come to the embassy in person along with the required documents and the filled MRP-reissue form. The original MRP needs to be shown to the operator for cross-reference and will be returned after the necessary enrolment processes and checks are completed.
Applicants will have to enclose the following documentation for the Bangladeshi passport renewal.
- Original MRP at the time of MRP enrolment and fee payment
- Copies of the information pages of the existing MRP and the latest visa page
- Copy of the birth certificate and National ID submitted at the issuance of the current MRP
- Original MRP application reissue fee payment slip with the filled reissue form
CHANGE OF INFORMATION
Individuals who want to change or alter any information on their existing MRPs — like their name, permanent address, profession and others — must provide the necessary documents as proof of the change. Additionally, they must fill and submit these mandatory form(s).
- For corrections, fill-out DIP form 1 and DIP form 2, which can be downloaded from the official website of the DIP, Bangladesh.
- For changing profession as a technical expert, like an Engineer, Teacher or Legal Practitioner, attach an attested/certified copy of the Professional/Academic certificate with the application.
Applicants are advised against changing any information on their current MRPs unless it is mandatory or typos must be corrected.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Before submission, applicants must appear at the MRP station to have their biometric information taken at the Embassy’s biometric-enrolment booth — namely, their fingerprints, signature and photograph. Each applicant will be given a token before entering the MRP room.
This information, along with the submitted application, will be sent to the Department of Immigration & Passports in Dhaka via the system. After the biometrics, backend information and payment are verified, the application is sent to DIP Dhaka for printing. The printed MRPs are then delivered to the Bangladesh Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
The received MRPs are sorted, stamped, signed and tagged at the Embassy for delivery to recipients.
PASSPORT DELIVERY
All those who apply for the Bangladesh Embassy’s passport renewal service can collect their renewed MRPs on the dates mentioned on their delivery slips. It takes approximately 30 to 40 working days for deliveries to come through.
Those who arrive at the Embassy to collect their MRPs must have their original delivery slips and old Bangladesh passports. They will receive the new MRP after signing on the slip. The new MRP will be handed over with the old passport.
After reaching the Embassy, the applicants must drop their delivery slips into a red box placed on the ground floor from 08:00 am to 11:00 am. The delivery team collects the deposited slips every hour and sent to the respective applicants.
Company representatives are required to show their Emirates IDs and Company IDs before they can collect their MRPs. Company-based passports are delivered every working day after 02:00 pm, with applicants expected to submit their delivery slips the previous day.
Consulate General of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
For information on the renewal process and timings at the consulate, please refer to the following details.
- Address: Villa No. 36 and 145, Abdullah Hussain Al Malik Villa, 123/3 Street, Abu Hail Road – Deira, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-238-8199 | +971-4-265-1116
- Hotline: +971-56-430-7780 | +971-5-684-71066
- Emergency Number (WhatsApp): +971-56-795-6079 (regarding passport, visa and other documents)
- Opening hours: 09:00 am to 03:00 pm | 09:00 am to 11:00 am (Friday) | Closed on weekends
Bangladesh Passport Renewal Online Check
Apart from an MRP passport, you can also apply for an e-passport. Those who want to apply online for Bangladeshi passport renewal in the UAE can follow these steps:
APPLY FOR E-PASSPORT RE-ISSUE FROM THE UAE
STEP ONE: CREATE AN ACCOUNT
The first step is to create an online account on the official website of the Bangladesh E-Passport Portal. You will be asked whether you are applying from your home country.
Those applying from the UAE will be prompted to select the Bangladesh mission in the emirate they reside in.
STEP TWO: ENTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
Type a working email address and verify the CAPTCHA.
STEP THREE: ENTER YOUR ACCOUNT INFORMATION
After your email is successfully registered, you will be required to provide a password and personal information. At this stage, it’s vital that the information is as accurate as possible, as any mistakes may cause your application to be rejected. This includes:
- Full name (as per NID/BRC)
- Surname
- Contact information
Make sure that you input the same data that was in your expired passport. Next, follow the prompts to complete Bangladesh passport renewal.
Bangladesh passport renewal fee in UAE
As per the official website of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, here’s what you can expect to pay for the renewal process. This also includes Bangladesh e-passport renewal in the UAE.
FAQS
When will my passport be delivered?
All passports are printed at the Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP) in Dhaka. The timing for delivery is therefore two to three months from the date of submission.
What are the timings for the enrolment application and biometrics?
Applicants who pay the MRP fee at the UAE Exchange outlets have to come according to the date and time mentioned on their deposit receipts for the biometrics and enrolment.
How do I check my MRP Bangladesh passport renewal status?
You may enquire about the status of your MRP renewal application by these methods.
- Visit the DIP website
- Call at +971-56-611-7215
This can also be used for Bangladesh passport renewal in Dubai.
That brings us to the end of our Bangladeshi passport renewal guide in the UAE. For a better perspective of other diplomatic missions in the country, check out our post on all the embassies in the UAE on our blog. Our post on Indian passport renewal can also be helpful for Indian expats. Renewing a Philippine passport in the UAE — for Filipino expats — is also easy once one knows what to do.
If you’re wondering how to check your visa status in UAE, all you need is your passport number and access to the ICA Smart Services.
Stay tuned to MyBayut for more details on the expat community in the United Arab Emirates.
