A) How can I get a new passport in case of lost passport ?

New Passport:

1. Filled-in prescribed application form (Ka form) for new passport
2. Nationality / Birth Certificate from Chairman / Commissioner
3. Photograph - 8 (eight) copies (5 X 4 cm)
4. The applicant should present himself before the Embassy for an interview
5. Self addressed envelope with ¥ 580 stamp
6. Fee (In form of postal order- Futsu Kawase Sho Sho)-¥ 14000
7. Approximate time 3 (three) months (upon receiving the report from Dhaka). However, a Temporary Citizen Identity Certificate is issued free of charge for the interim period.

B) How can I get a new Passport after the current one completes its 10 years of validity ?

New Passport on completion of 10 years:

1. Filled-in prescribed application form (Ka Form) for new passport
2. Photograph - 4 (four) copies (5X4 cm size)
3. Fee (in form of postal order- Yubin Kawase)-
   • General ( 7 working days) - ¥ 14,000 (48 pages passport)
   • Urgent (2 working days) - ¥ 21,000 (48 pages passport)
   • General ( 7 working days) - ¥ 18,000 (64 pages passport)
   • Urgent (2 working days) - ¥ 28,000 (64 pages passport)
4. Self-addressed envelope with ¥ 680 stamp

C) How can I get a passport for my baby born in Japan ?

New Passport for baby born in Japan:

1. Filled-in prescribed application form (Ka Form), Left Thump Impression (LTI) of baby at the signature space and signature of guardian at the back side of the form.
2. Photograph – 4 (four) copies (5X4 cm size)
3. Parents' photograph one copy each (30 X 30 cm size)
4. Photocopy of the passport of parents
5. Original passport of mother
6. Photocopy of the NIKAH NAMA / Marriage certificate if father’s name is not reflected in the mother’s passport.
7. Fee (in form of postal order- Yubin Kawase)-
   • General ( 7 working days) - ¥ 14,000
   • Urgent (2 working days) - ¥ 21,000
8. Self-addressed stamp envelope with ¥ 680 stamp

D) How can I renew my passport ?

Renewal of passport:

1. Filled in prescribed passport renewal form (Kha Form)
2. Photograph - 2 (two) copies (5 X 4 cm size)
3. Fee ( in form of postal order- Yubin Kawase)-
   • General ( 7 working days) - ¥ 14,000 (48 pages passport)
   • Urgent (2 working days) - ¥ 21,000 (48 pages passport)
   • General ( 7 working days) - ¥ 18,000 (64 pages passport)
   • Urgent (2 working days) - ¥ 28,000 (64 pages passport)
4. Self-addressed envelope with ¥ 580 stamp

E) How can I change some texts (address, profession etc.) in my passport ?

Change in the passport:

1. Filled-in endorsement part of the renewal form (Kha form)
2. Supporting document - Notarized and attested by the M/o Foreign Affairs, Dhaka.
3. Photograph - 2 (two) copies( 5 X 4 cm size)
4. Fee ( in form of postal order- Yubin Kawase)-
   • General (7 working days) -¥ 5,500
   • Urgent (2 working days) -¥ 10,500
5. Self-addressed envelope with ¥ 580 stamp
6. Those who are in Japan and interested to change the profession in the passport, they may produce a recommendation letter from the company/Institute where they are currently working.

F) How can I endorse my baby in my passport?

Endorsement:

1. Filled-in endorsement part of the renewal form (Kha Form)
2. Photocopy of parents’ passports (only 1-5 page)
3. The original passport of father/mother where the baby would be endorsed
4. Parent’s Passport size photograph – 2 copies
5. Child’s photograph – 4 copies (stamp size-3 X 2 size)
6. Fee ( in form of postal order- Yubin Kawase)-
   • General ( 7 working days) - ¥ 5,500
   • Urgent (2 working days) - ¥ 10,500
7. Self-addressed envelope with ¥ 680 stamp

G) How can I get a Travel Permit (TP) ?

Travel Permit:

1. Nationality / Birth Certificate or any other certificate proving the applicant’s nationality
2. Report of surrender to the Immigration Authority
3. Photograph - 4 (four) copies
4. Fee ( in form of postal order- Yubin Kawase)-
   • General ( 7 working days) - ¥ 2,500
   • Urgent (2 working days) - ¥ 5,500

H) How can I get my papers/documents attested ?

Attestation:

1. All type of documents originated from Bangladesh required prior attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh
2. All Japanese documents should have prior attestation from the Japanese Chambers of Commerce or M/o Foreign Affairs, Japan.
3. Fee ( in form of postal order- Yubin Kawase)- ¥ 600 per signature

I) How can I get my driving license attested ?

Driving License attestation:

1. Bangladesh Driving License should have the attestation from the M/o Foreign Affairs, Dhaka before submitting the same to the Embassy for attestation. Please note that the original license in Bangla must be translated into English.

Information that really helps

1. Ques: Can I renew passport ½ months before expiry ?
   Ans: yes
2. Ques: Can I send passport by post ?
   Ans: yes
3. Ques: Can I send passport by registered mail ?
   Ans: yes
4. Ques: To whom shall I send passport and fee ( in form of postal order- Yubin Kawase)- ?
   Ans: Consular department of the Embassy
5. Ques: Where can I get my required form ?
   Ans: Consular department of the Embassy, also available in the Website of the Embassy
6. Ques: Can I get my required form by fax ?
   Ans: yes
7. Ques: What is the website of the Embassy ?
   Ans: http://www.bdembjp.com
8. Ques: What is the e-mail address ?
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Information on No Visa Required for Travel to Bangladesh (NVR)

To make the entry/stay in Bangladesh easier to any person of Bangladeshi origin, Bangladeshi national having the citizenship of any country of the world, except SAARC countries, and their spouse(s) and child/children, foreign wives and child/children of Bangladeshi nationals- "No Visa Required for Travel to Bangladesh" seal may be stamped. Bangladesh Missions/Embassy abroad and the Department of Immigration & Passport may be stamped the seal upon fulfilling the following conditions :

1. 1. In case of Bangladeshi origin:
      • Valid Bangladesh Passport
      Or
      • Bangladeshi Passport before accepting the foreign citizenship/Birth Certificate/Nationality Certificate issued by the Union Parishad/ Municipality/ City Corporation and Police Clearance Certificate (these need to be duly attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka).
   2. In case of spouses and children of Foreign Nationals of Bangladesh origin:
      • Valid Bangladeshi passport of Father/Mother/Husband, Bangladesh passport of Father/Mother/Husband before accepting the foreign citizenship
      Or
      • Birth Certificate/ Nationality Certificate issued by Union Parishad/Municipality/ City Corporation and Police Clearance Certificate (these need to be duly attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka)
      • * Affidavit by Father/Mother/Husband in respect of spouse/ children.
   3. In case of foreign wives and children of Bangladesh citizen:
      • Valid Bangladeshi passport of Father/Mother/Husband, Bangladesh passport of Father/Mother/Husband before accepting the foreign citizenship,
      Or
      • Birth Certificate/Nationality Certificate issued by the Union Parishad/ Municipality/ City Corporation and
      • * Marriage certificate (for wife) and
      • * Affidavit by Father/Mother/Husband in respect of spouse/ children and
      • * Police Clearance Certificate
   4. No Police Clearance Certificate will be required for Bangladeshi citizen having foreign passports of Europe, United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand for "No Visa Required for Travel to Bangladesh". But the applicant to be proved his/her Bangladeshi nationality by submitting the education certificate issued by the Government accredited Boards/University/ Bangladeshi passport/ Nationality certificate issued by the local authority.
2. Foreign nationals of Bangladesh origin cannot use Bangladesh passport without accepting the dual citizenship.
3. "No Visa Required for Travel to Bangladesh" stamp will remain valid as long as the passport remain valid and if the passport is cancelled the visa will also be cancelled. "No visa Required for Travel to Bangladesh" can be transferred to the new passport with certain visa fee.