🇧🇩 Bangladesh Consular Services in Canada
Bangladeshi Passport Renewal in Canada 2026: e-Passport, NID, BRC, Fees, Biometrics & Processing Time
Complete consular guidance, 2026 fee schedules in CAD/USD, required Canadian immigration proofs (PR card / Work Permit / Study Permit), and service centers in Canadian cities.
Consular Authority & Provider
Diplomatic / Consular Authority:Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP), Bangladesh / Bangladesh High Commission in Ottawa / Consulate General of Bangladesh in Toronto
Designated Service Partner in Canada:Bangladesh High Commission Ottawa and Consulate General of Bangladesh Toronto
Service Overview:
Bangladeshi citizens residing in Canada can apply for a new or re-issued e-Passport through the Bangladesh High Commission in Ottawa or the Consulate General of Bangladesh in Toronto, subject to the applicable jurisdiction and current mission procedures. The national e-Passport application is completed online through the Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP), followed by the mission's document-submission and biometric-enrolment process. Applicants should distinguish the current biometric e-Passport procedure from the legacy Machine Readable Passport (MRP) system.
Applicants must verify submission routes with the designated mission in Canada.
Essential 2026 Consular Updates & Rules
- The current Bangladesh e-Passport portal instructions were updated on August 3, 2026.
- The current overseas e-Passport application is completed online through the official DIP/e-Passport portal.
- Appointment and in-person biometric enrolment are mandatory for the Ottawa e-Passport procedure.
- Toronto states that there is no walk-in service for e-Passport applications.
- Toronto requires a separate BDCG online application in addition to the DIP e-Passport application.
- Ottawa's revised e-Passport fees are effective April 9, 2026.
- Toronto's revised consular fee schedule is effective May 1, 2026.
- For general applicants, a 48-page, 5-year e-Passport costs C$165 regular or C$250 express.
- For general applicants, a 48-page, 10-year e-Passport costs C$210 regular or C$290 express.
- For general applicants, a 64-page, 5-year e-Passport costs C$250 regular or C$330 express.
- For general applicants, a 64-page, 10-year e-Passport costs C$290 regular or C$375 express.
- Student discounts are available for certain 48-page passports when the applicant provides proof of active full-time student status.
- Ottawa publishes 45 working days for regular e-Passport service and 30 working days for express service, subject to receipt of the passport from Bangladesh.
- Toronto currently states that e-Passport processing usually takes 5 to 6 weeks for regular service and 3 to 4 weeks for express service, subject to receipt from Bangladesh.
- A current Bangladeshi passport, whether handwritten or MRP, can be used as the previous passport for the e-Passport re-issue process where the applicant has one.
- If the previous MRP/e-Passport was issued on the basis of NID, Toronto instructs applicants to apply for the new/re-issued e-Passport on the basis of NID; BRC is not accepted as the substitute in that case.
- For a foreign-born child of a Bangladeshi citizen, a verifiable 17-digit Bangladesh Birth Registration Certificate is required.
- Applicants under 18 receive a 5-year e-Passport according to the Toronto mission's current published instructions.
- Applicants under 6 have a special photograph requirement: one 4R, 4 x 6 inch photograph with a plain gray background.
- The new e-Passport system does not require applicants to have their paper documents attested before submission.
2026 Official Consular Fee Schedule
| Service Category | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General applicant — 48 pages, 5 years | $165 CAD / $250 Exp | Current 2026 Canadian mission tariff. |
| General applicant — 48 pages, 10 years | $210 CAD / $290 Exp | Current 2026 Canadian mission tariff. |
| General applicant — 64 pages, 5 years | $250 CAD / $330 Exp | Current 2026 Canadian mission tariff. |
| General applicant — 64 pages, 10 years | $290 CAD / $375 Exp | Current 2026 Canadian mission tariff. |
| Student — 48 pages, 5 years | $50 CAD / $75 Exp | Active full-time student with required proof. |
| Student — 48 pages, 10 years | $80 CAD / $120 Exp | Active full-time student with required proof. |
| Student — 64 pages, 5 years | $250 CAD / $330 Exp | Published at the general applicant rate. |
| Student — 64 pages, 10 years | $290 CAD / $375 Exp | Published at the general applicant rate. |
* Fees are subject to consular adjustments based on foreign exchange rates. Additional courier return fees (e.g. Canada Post Xpresspost) apply where delivery is requested.
Passport Validity & Eligibility Guidelines
Adult Passport (18+): Eligible adult applicants can obtain 5-year or 10-year e-Passports depending on the selected passport option and age/eligibility rules.
Minors Under 18: Toronto's current e-Passport instructions state that applicants under 18 receive a passport valid for 5 years.
Page & Booklet Options: The published Canadian tariff provides both 48-page and 64-page options.
Proof of Legal Status in Canada
Foreign diplomatic missions in Canada require applicants to establish lawful presence or address in Canada prior to accepting a passport renewal dossier:
- Canadian passport.
- Permanent resident card.
- Study permit.
- Work permit.
Required Submission Checklist
- DIP e-Passport application completed online.
- Application Summary / confirmation page with barcode showing that the application was submitted.
- Printed copy of the submitted DIP e-Passport application.
- Original most-recent Bangladesh passport, whether handwritten, MRP or e-Passport, where available.
- Photocopy of the passport information/biographical page.
- Photocopy or original/clear copy of Bangladeshi NID or an eligible English-version 17-digit BRC.
- Proof of legal status/residency in Canada.
- For foreign-born children, verifiable 17-digit Bangladesh BRC and the relevant parents' Bangladeshi passport/NID or dual-citizenship evidence.
- For applicants under 6, one 4R (4 x 6 inch) photograph with plain gray background.
- For a marital-status change, Nikahnama/Marriage Certificate or Talaknama/Divorce Certificate.
- For other changes from the previous passport, documentary evidence supporting the requested alteration/correction.
- Professional certificate for doctors, engineers, motor-vehicle drivers and other professions when the applicant wishes to have the profession supported.
- Pension Book copy for retired government employees seeking the published express treatment at regular fee, where applicable.
- Government Order (GO) copy for official passport applicants where applicable.
- Payment instrument or payment confirmation accepted by the receiving mission.
- Prepaid, self-addressed, trackable return envelope when postal return is selected.
Step-by-Step Application Process
1
Complete the national DIP e-Passport application.
2
Complete Toronto's additional BDCG application when applying through Toronto.
3
Check whether the identity basis is NID or eligible BRC.
4
Check that the identity basis matches the previous passport where Toronto's NID rule applies.
5
Print the application summary and submitted application.
6
Bring the current/most recent Bangladesh passport or loss report if applicable.
7
Bring the required Canadian status/residency evidence.
8
Bring supporting civil-status or professional documents when applicable.
9
Prepare the correct fee and payment method for the selected mission.
10
Book and attend the biometric appointment.
11
Keep the delivery slip and postal tracking number.
12
Check the new passport carefully after receipt.
Photograph & Biometric Specifications
Standard Applicants: A separate physical passport photograph is not normally required for adults and ordinary applicants because biometric photography is captured during enrolment.
Children Under 6 Years: Applicants under 6 years old must provide one 4R (4 x 6 inch) photograph with a plain gray background under the current Ottawa/Toronto instructions.
Portal Guidelines: The national e-Passport instructions state that no photograph needs to be attached to or attested with the online form as a normal application requirement.
Important Notice: Do not retain the old generic requirement for multiple 4 x 6 cm white-background photos for every e-Passport applicant.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
- Using the old C$140/C$210/C$280 figures as current 2026 fees.
- Calling express service a 2-to-3-week guaranteed service.
- Ignoring the difference between Ottawa's 45/30 working-day schedule and Toronto's 5-6/3-4-week practical schedule.
- Saying NID is universally mandatory for every applicant.
- Using BRC when Toronto requires re-issue on the previous NID basis.
- Forgetting Toronto's separate BDCG online application.
- Going to Toronto without an appointment because of an assumption that walk-in service is available.
- Treating the first e-Passport system email as confirmation that the physical passport is ready for collection at Toronto.
- Sending cash to Toronto, which does not accept cash.
- Using old MRP reissue instructions without checking Toronto's current notice that the MRP reissue system is down.
- Requiring multiple printed passport photos from every adult applicant even though normal biometric photography is taken during enrolment.
- Forgetting the special 4R gray-background photo for children under 6.
- Submitting identity data that does not match the NID/BRC or previous passport.
- Assuming postal delivery removes the need for biometric attendance.
Service Centers & Consulates Across Canada
Ottawa
Bangladesh High Commission Ottawa
350 Sparks St, Suite 1100, Ottawa, ON K1R 7S8
Toronto
Consulate General of Bangladesh Toronto
2235 Sheppard Ave E, Suite 1505, Toronto, ON M2J 5B5
Frequently Asked Questions
For general applicants, the current published Canadian rates are C$165 regular or C$250 express for a 48-page, 5-year passport; C$210 regular or C$290 express for a 48-page, 10-year passport; C$250 regular or C$330 express for a 64-page, 5-year passport; and C$290 regular or C$375 express for a 64-page, 10-year passport. Certain 48-page student rates are lower when valid full-time student proof is provided.
Ottawa currently publishes 45 working days for regular service and 30 working days for express service, subject to receipt of the passport from Bangladesh. Toronto currently publishes approximately 5 to 6 weeks for regular service and 3 to 4 weeks for express service, also subject to receipt from Bangladesh. Postal transit, appointment availability and document verification can add time.
Not for every applicant. The national e-Passport instructions recognize an English-version, online-verifiable BRC in eligible cases. However, Toronto specifically states that when the previous MRP or e-Passport was issued on the basis of NID, the new or re-issued passport must be applied for on the NID basis and BRC is not accepted as the substitute for that case.
Yes. Physical biometric enrolment is mandatory. Ottawa requires an appointment and in-person biometric enrolment, while Toronto states that there is no walk-in e-Passport service and applicants must attend their scheduled appointment.
The e-Passport application itself cannot be treated as a fully mail-in process because biometric enrolment requires physical attendance. Postal delivery of the completed passport is available where the mission's procedure permits it, and applicants must provide the required prepaid, self-addressed, trackable return envelope.
A lost passport is handled as a special case. Ottawa requires a GD/police report with the case number, a copy of the lost passport where available and proof of valid Canadian status. Toronto also requires a police report. Additional verification can extend the processing time.
Official Consular Verification Sources
- Bangladesh High Commission Ottawa — E-Passport— Current Ottawa e-Passport procedure, documents, biometric requirement, fees, payment, processing and delivery.
- Bangladesh High Commission Ottawa — Revised Consular Fees— Current 2026 Ottawa fee schedule effective April 9, 2026.
- Bangladesh Consulate General Toronto — New/Re-Issue e-Passport— Current Toronto e-Passport eligibility, separate online application, NID/BRC rules, appointment, fees, biometrics, processing and collection.
At a Glance
Est. Processing Time:
45 working days. (Ottawa)
Standard Fee:
$165 CAD
Submission Mode:
In-Person or Postal
Consular Centers in Canada:
Ottawa & Toronto
Always book official appointments through the authorized provider to avoid unauthorized middleman surcharges.
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