Applying for Machine Readable Passport (MRP) for the first time from Handwritten Passport
Attention: Click on DEMO to see how an applicant fill-in the online application form for first time
Physical presence at the Embassy is mandatory for biometric signature, photo and fingerprint of the applicant to apply for first time MRP (Passport) along with the following requirement:
a) Regular: US$ 110 Money Order/Bank Cashier’s Check (Expected processing time 60-working days);
b) Express: US$ 220 Money Order/Bank Cashier’s Check (Expected processing time 45-working days);
(In some cases, processing time may take longer than usual)
Mailing Address:
Embassy of Bangladesh
Attention: Passport
3510 International Drive NW
Washington, DC-20008
NB: Issuance of MRP against lost passport or expired passport (if more than 12 years) requires additional police verification. As such, the Embassy of Bangladesh is unable to indicate any particular timeframe as those depend on receiving the police verification reports. Please keep in mind, the Embassy only enrolls the applications and passports are printed in Dhaka. When passports come to the embassy, the authority activate those online and then give those to the applicants if suitable for use.
Postal mailing service is not applicable for first time MRP applicant. The applicant must include a self-addressed return envelope with proper postage and tracking number of USPS Priority/Express Mail for getting back the passport by mail. The authority will not accept a return envelope unless it is Priority/Express Mail with proper postage and tracking number of the United States Postal Service (USPS);
Receiving & Distribution Time: Applicants for Passport will be able to submit their applications to the front desk of the Embassy between 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, except holidays. Distribution time for Passport: 2pm to 3pm.
For further enquiry: Tel: 202-292-4908
Emails: pvwing.washdc@gmail.com