Bangladesh embassy in Vietnam launches e-passport services

The Bangladesh Embassy in Hanoi today (21 November) officially launched e-passport services, becoming the 48th mission to roll out this facility.

The inauguration took place today in a modest ceremony attended by embassy officials, a technical team led by the Deputy Director of the Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP), and members of the Bangladeshi expatriate community in Vietnam, according to a message received here.

Bangladesh Ambassador to Vietnam, Mohammad Lutfor Rahman, presided over the event, marking a significant milestone for expatriate services. Ahead of the launch, the technical team from the DIP provided necessary training to embassy staff to ensure smooth operations.

During the ceremony, Deputy Director Al-Amin Mridha, who traveled from Dhaka, explained the application process for e-passports to the attendees and showcased a documentary on the government's e-passport project.

In his address, Ambassador Rahman extended his gratitude to the DIP technical team and assured that the embassy is committed to delivering e-passport services with utmost efficiency.

He highlighted that Bangladeshi nationals residing in Vietnam and Laos can now apply for e-passports directly at the embassy.

The embassy also plans to accept e-passport applications during its consular outreach programs in various cities across Vietnam and Laos.

Applicants will have the option to apply for five or ten-year validity passports, with delivery expected within one month of application submission.

Following the inauguration, the ambassador handed over enrollment slips to several applicants, marking the beginning of the service.

The initiative was well-received by the expatriate community, who expressed their satisfaction and appreciation for the embassy's efforts.

The event was moderated by Nasir Uddin, Head of Chancery at the embassy.