Types of Bangladesh Passport
There are three types of passports that a Bangladeshi citizen may hold.
- Regular or Tourist passport (green cover)
- This is the most common type of passport. Any citizen of Bangladesh may possess a "regular" or "tourist" passport for international travel. Children traveling under the age of 10 years do not require this passport and may travel under their mother's passport. The maximum validity period of a "tourist" or "regular" passport is 10 years.
- Official passport (blue cover)
- Government officials of Bangladesh are entitled to carry this type of passport. It provides the holders with visa free access to certain countries that usually don't allow visa free access to "regular" or "tourist" passport holders. The "official" passport is identified by a blue stamp on the first page that reads "Official". Citizens holding an "official" passport are subject to restrictions when leaving Bangladesh. In most cases, they have to provide a valid reason for leaving Bangladesh, such as a business trip, or medical treatment. "Official" passport holders are not usually allowed to leave for vacations or pleasure-seeking trips. Like the "regular" or "tourist" passport, the "official" passport also has a green cover. The new Machine Readable official passports of Bangladesh are to sport a blue cover.
- Diplomatic passport (red cover)
- This type of passport can only be held by Bangladeshi citizens who are members or staff of the diplomatic community. In addition to them, the Members of Parliament, High ranking officials of Armed Forces and other high officials of the government also receives this type of privilege passport. This passport provides visa free access to more countries than the "official" passport. "Diplomatic" passports can be distinctly identified by their red cover which sets them apart from the green-colored "tourist", "regular" or "official" passports.
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