Passport Amendment Rules and Requirements

Passport Amendment Rules and Requirements. You can update your passport details based on your national identity card. It’s important to understand the rules for passport amendments, know which documents are required, and learn how to apply for a passport amendment online.

This blog provides a detailed guide on what is needed to amend your passport, how to apply for the amendment, and the specific rules that govern the process.

On December 13, 2022, the Security Services Department of the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notice regarding passport revisions. This notice outlines the complete set of rules for correcting passports both within the country and abroad.

If you are planning to amend or renew your passport, it is crucial to be aware of this notification and the latest rules for passport amendments. Let’s start by reviewing the key points from the latest passport revision notice.

Passport Amendment Requirements

Passport amendments require the following:

National Identity Card
Registration of minors’ births.
When applying at an embassy abroad, Permanent Resident Card, Student ID Card, Job ID Card, and Driving License are required
Certificates of education and birth registration as additional documents
Application in writing
Taking action
Passport copy and old passport copy.

The information provided by you in case of passport correction may be verified by Special Branch and other intelligence agencies.

New Rules For Amending Passports

If you wish to amend or renew your passport, you should do so online, regardless of whether it is a MRP or an E passport. All the information should be provided according to the national identity card when applying for an e-passport. The ID Documents option should include the old passport information since this is a correction or renewal application.

For passport corrections, follow these steps:

If applying at an embassy abroad, provide correct information as per the Voter ID Card. Additionally, collect copies of Educational Qualification Certificates, Birth Registrations, Permanent Resident Cards/Student ID Cards/Job ID Cards/Driving Licenses.
Apply online.
Use this challan to pay the passport fee.
Passports can be amended in writing.
You should complete the Passport Amendment Undertaking and sign it before submitting the application form. Download the Passport Amendment Affidavit.
All documents must be submitted with the application.

Latest Notification Regarding Passport Amendment

Bangladeshi citizens residing within Bangladesh and abroad who have voter ID cards containing discrepancy information should have their passports reissued based on the information on their national identity cards (name, parents’ names, age, etc.).

In the case of minors, a birth certificate will be required, and any equivalent certificate may be considered for special needs, such as JSC/JDC/SSC/Dakhil/Technical/Open University. A written application is required to amend a passport.

Along with the application, the applicant must submit an undertaking duly filled out and signed as per the specimen displayed on the website of the passport office/directorate.

A circular issued by the Department of Security Services on 28/04/2021, 9/12/2021, and 03/11/2022 has been revoked.

This order shall be effective immediately upon issuance with approval from the appropriate authority.

Correction of Date of Birth in Passport

Passports should be updated to reflect NID card dates. National identity cards are required for amendments. Additional documents may include JSC/JDC/SSC/HSC/Dakhil/Technical/Open University certificates or equivalent certificates. Birth registration certificates will be accepted instead of national identity cards for minors.

Name Correction in Passport

Birth registration can be given in case of minors. You can correct your name and your parents’ names in passports if you have a voter ID card or educational qualification certificate.

How Much Does Passport Correction Cost?

To amend your passport, you will have to pay a new passport fee varying between Tk 4,025 and Tk 10,350 (including VAT). No additional fees are payable for corrections. You can pay your passport fee only through a challan.

FAQS About Passport Amendment

To amend your passport, you’ll need your National Identity Card, a written application, and supporting documents such as birth registration, educational certificates, and old passport copies. Additional documents may be required when applying from abroad.

To apply online, visit the official passport application portal, fill out the amendment form, upload the required documents, and pay the passport fee via challan. Ensure that all information matches your National Identity Card.

The fee for passport amendment varies between Tk 4,025 and Tk 10,350, including VAT. No extra charges are applied for corrections, and payment must be made through a challan.

Conclusion

Amending your passport to reflect accurate information is crucial for ensuring smooth travel and identification processes. Always follow the latest guidelines and ensure all details match your National Identity Card when applying for a passport amendment.