Riyadh Bangladesh Embassy e-Passport Renewal Fee and Required Documents 2026

For e-passport renewal at the Riyadh Bangladesh Embassy, the official fee for a general worker's 5-year term 48-page passport is approximately 160 Saudi riyals, and approximately 320 riyals for 10 years. The applicant must first fill out the form on the official e-passport website and book an appointment date, and submit the original receipt along with required documents at the embassy.

The Importance of e-Passport Renewal in Saudi Arabia and Consular Policy

Maintaining a valid passport is an extremely fundamental legal obligation for every Bangladeshi migrant residing in Saudi Arabia. For extending the Iqama term, issuing a re-entry visa, changing kafala, and traveling to and from the country, the passport must have a validity of at least six months or more. An expired passport can lead to Iqama renewal complications and financial penalties at any time.

The Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh has kept a fully digital e-passport service running for the convenience of expatriates. This modern chip-equipped passport has an advanced biometric security system that ensures the use of automatic e-gates at international airports. You can observe the overall activities of the Expatriate Welfare Desk from our detailed Bangladesh Embassy Passport Renewal and Air Ticket Service guide. Renewing the passport on time makes keeping all legal documents of expatriate life active much easier and safer.

Online Application Form Filling and Appointment Booking Process

Before going to the embassy in person, the applicant must mandatorily complete the online application on the government website. The steps are presented below:

Access the website: Enter the Bangladesh government's e-Passport online portal (epassport.gov.bd) and create a personal account.

Select current address: As residing in Saudi Arabia, select 'Saudi Arabia' in the country selection field and 'Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh' as the mission for submitting the application.

Provide personal information: Input your name, father's name, and permanent address matching 100% with the spelling of your previous Machine Readable Passport (MRP) or birth registration.

Appointment slot booking: After finally submitting the form, confirm an appointment schedule for an available date and preferred time at the Riyadh Embassy, and print the application summary page.

Caution on Correcting Information Errors

If there is any mismatch between the old passport's information and the current NID, an additional affidavit or correction certificate may be required at the time of application. So verify the information before submitting. It is especially wise to confirm any mismatch in date of birth and parents' name spelling before going to the embassy.

Official e-Passport Renewal Fee Structure (Saudi Riyal)

The set fee for the e-passport at the Riyadh Bangladesh Embassy can be paid directly through the banking channel or a debit card at the embassy counter. The government fee list based on category and number of pages is presented below:

After submitting the fee, the bank deposit slip or electronic payment invoice must be carefully pinned to the application. Under no circumstances should you conduct extra money transactions through brokers or middlemen, because digital transparency is strictly maintained at every counter of the embassy.

Required Documents and Document Checklist

On the day of biometrics and photo capture at the embassy, the applicant must bring the original copies and certified photocopies of specific documents. The checklist of required documents is given below:

Printed copy of application: The online-filled e-passport summary sheet and copy of the payment receipt.

National ID card or birth certificate: Original smart card (NID) or a photocopy of the 17-digit online digital birth registration certificate.

Old passport: Original copy of the current or expired passport and clear photocopies of the first three pages.

Photocopy of Saudi Iqama: Copy of the current valid Saudi Residence ID or Iqama card.

Proof of profession: No-objection certificate (NOC) from the kafeel or company for the professional category.

Important Warning

If any fake or forged certificate is submitted, the embassy authority can cancel the passport application and take legal action. So use only correct and verified information present in the government database.

Special Precautions and Preparation for Presence at the Embassy

You should arrive at the embassy at least 30 minutes before the scheduled appointment time. Since the background of the e-passport's digital photo is white, applicants are advised to wear dark-colored clothing instead of light-colored or white shirts. Also, if there is any oil, mehndi, or wound on the fingers of both hands, it can cause complications with the biometric fingerprint reader, so complete the finger scan with clean fingers.

Passport Status Tracking, Delivery, and Emergency Outpass

Once fingerprint and iris scan are completed at the embassy, you will be given an enrollment slip. The application ID of this slip can be used to track the passport's progress online. When the passport is ready, an SMS is sent to the mobile number provided in the system. After receiving the SMS, the new e-passport can be collected from the embassy by showing the original enrollment slip.

Rules for Obtaining an Emergency Travel Permit or Outpass

Expatriates who have lost their passport or want to return to the country urgently while it is expired can obtain a one-time Travel Permit (Outpass) from the embassy's welfare wing. For this, a local police report or GD copy, old passport information, and two copies of passport-size lab-print photos must be submitted. Once the outpass is obtained, it is possible to return home by attaching a final exit visa through the Saudi Ministry of Interior's Tarheel or deportation center.

Along with updated passport information, check the Absher Account Registration and Fingerprint Kiosk Guide to verify your valid Iqama status and information, and see the Muqeem Visa Validity Check guide to see the visa term. Also, if there is any dispute related to the kafeel, directly learn the Huroob Check and resolution rules to get appropriate consular and legal assistance.

7. Government Regulations for Correcting Name, Parents' Name, or Date of Birth on the e-Passport

Many expatriate brothers, in the past, either fell into the trap of brokers while getting an MRP (Machine Readable Passport) or inadvertently gave incorrect information in their name's spelling, age, or father's name. Currently, while renewing the e-passport, it is mandatory for the passport's information to match 100% with the National ID Card (NID) or the online digital birth registration (BRC).

According to the latest notification of the Bangladesh Ministry of Home Affairs, the rules for correcting information from the Riyadh Embassy are:

NID-based correction: If the name and date of birth in your 17-digit online-verified original NID mismatch with the passport, an application can be made at the embassy with an affidavit to correct the passport information, taking the NID as the primary basis.

Educational qualification certificate: If you have an SSC or equivalent certificate, it can be presented as strong evidence for correction after embassy attestation.

Special interview by the Passport Wing: For major changes (such as: an age gap of more than 5 years), the embassy's First Secretary (Passport and Visa) personally interviews the applicant and sends the file to the head office in Dhaka for no-objection.

8. Mobile Service of the Riyadh Bangladesh Embassy's Consular Team in Remote Cities

Saudi Arabia's geographical area is extremely vast. For expatriate workers residing in Buraidah, Al Qassim, Hail, Al Jouf, Arar, Sakaka, or Al Khafji, located hundreds of kilometers away from Riyadh, it is extremely difficult and costly to take leave from work to come to Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter.

To ease this problem, the Riyadh Embassy regularly conducts 'Mobile Consular Service' in various remote cities every month:

The schedule of mobile camp location, date, and time is announced on the embassy's Facebook page and website at the beginning of each month. The embassy's team arrives with a mobile biometric kit at a local community center or designated hotel in the specific city. Expatriates can directly provide fingerprints and eye iris scan for the e-passport there and receive delivery of the prepared new passport.

9. 'Naql Ma'lumat' (Passport Transfer) Protocol at Jawazat After Receiving the New Passport

After collecting the new e-passport from the Riyadh Embassy, the expatriate's responsibility does not end. If the new passport number is not linked to the Saudi Ministry of Interior's Jawazat server, your old Iqama will remain effective, but air travel at the airport or any official work on Qiwa cannot be done. This process is called 'Naql Ma'lumat' (نقل معلومات الجواز) in Arabic.

In today's digital age, there is no need to run to the Jawazat office for Naql Ma'lumat. As soon as your kafeel or company's Mu'assasa's HR representative scans and uploads the new passport's page from their 'Muqeem' portal, the old passport's term and information in the database are automatically replaced against the new passport within 2 minutes. Those on family visas can directly complete Naql Ma'lumat from home through the 'Tafweez/Services' option of their own Absher account.

5 Important Tips to Make the e-Passport Service at Riyadh Embassy Fast and Hassle-Free

Expatriates should keep some advance preparation to avoid crowds and unwanted delays on the day of going to the embassy:

Select the first morning shift: Arriving between 8 and 9 in the morning allows you to avoid the long line and collect a token quickly.

Two copies of correct-size photos and glue: Although the biometric photo is taken with a digital camera, it is good to keep two copies of passport-size photos with you to submit with the original form in the top right corner of the application.

Pay the fee only by debit card: Cash is not accepted at the embassy, so ensure sufficient balance on your Saudi Mada card.

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