Steps to follow to obtain Machine Readable Passports

To obtain Machine Readable Passports:

Step-1: To apply for new digital passport/MRP please have an appointment beforehand. For appointment Please call at 6955414466 during office hour (from 9 am – 5 pm)

Step-2: To Collect and filling in of MRP application form:
To apply for an MRP, applicant must fill out the downloaded MRP application form. Application forms could be downloaded from www.bdembassy.gr or www.dip.gov.bd; or it could be obtained from the Embassy's Consular Wing. Application form should be filled in following the instructions set on page 4 of the application form.
Along with the application, the applicant must attach- - a photo copy of his/her National ID card or 17 digit Birth Registration Certificate or Interim Birth Registration Certificate
- copies of pages 1 through 7 of applicants existing Bangladesh Passport along with the original passport itself
A passport-size photo should be appended on the application form- one with each application form. If the applicant is a child under the age of 15, parents’ photos are required to be appended on the application form. In certain cases, either of the parents photos will be accepted.

Step-3: Submission of MRP application form:
The applicant shall come to the Embassy in person on the date and time confirmed with the Embassy.
- Submit the application form and Pay fees at the bank’s counter. Fees (Non-refundable): Regular- €85

Step-4: Biometric Enrolment Process at the MRP enrolment booth Applicant’s Finger Prints, Signature in Electronic Pad and Photograph will be taken at the bio-enrolment booth.
Then the existing Bangladesh Passport of the applicant will be returned along with a delivery slip.
After the Bio-enrolment, all data and scanned application form will be sent electronically to the Department of Immigration & Passport in Dhaka where, after due police verification, Machine Readable Passport will be issued and printed. It will then be sent to the Embassy for delivery to the applicant.

Sep-5: Delivery of passport
Average Processing time at the Department of Passport in Dhaka for urgent and ordinary passports is 15 days and 30 days respectively. Therefore, it may take 40-45 days for regular delivery of MRP. The passports are sent to Bangladesh Embassy, Athens by diplomatic bag.
Applicants need to contact the Embassy over telephone for confirmation of arrival of passports from Dhaka. Upon confirmation from the Embassy the applicant shall come to the Embassy in person along with his or her old Bangladesh Passport, present the delivery slip and the old passport to the counter and sign the acknowledgement of receipt. New MRP will be handed over along with the old passport (with observation or cancellation seal).
Applicant’s presence is required to check all entries made on the passport.