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Some consular services, as listed below, can also be obtained by application through mail. In such cases, the applicant must send a self addressed, postage paid envelope for return service. Documents sent without a pre-paid self-addressed envelope are not processed.

Consular Services offered by Mail

Application forms for the following consular services are received and delivered by mail:

• Issuance of a new passport against expired (10 years)/damaged/page exhausted passport ;
• Renewal of passport ;
• Issuance of Visa (after consultation with the consular officer);
• Endorsement of "No Visa Required (NVR) seal;
• Attestation/Legalisation of documents (which have prior authentication of the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry or the US Department of State);
• Issuance of alive certificates to retired government servants (who reside outside New York City).

However, on receipt of an application, the Consular Officer may ask for an interview of the applicant.

Consular Services NOT offered by Mail

The following services are not offered by mail:

• Issuance of new passport against a lost/stolen/destroyed passport;
• Issuance of new passport to children who were earlier endorsed in their mother's passport;
• Issuance of birth and other certificates;
• Attestation/Legalization of documents, which do not have the prior authentication of either the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the US Department of State.

How to use the Mail-in Services

In case the applicant chooses to apply by mail, he/she must send a self addressed, postage paid envelop for return service. The applicants are advised to send pre-paid envelopes from USPS, UPS, DHL, FedEx etc. for efficient and secured service.

In case of using USPS (United States Postal Service, operated by the US government), the applicants are advised to go for mailing services which have confirmation tracking number or bar code. These include Express mail, Priority mail (with signature confirmation or delivery confirmation tracking number) or Certified mail services. The tracking number or bar code should be preserved for information on the status of delivery/receipt of the mail.

• Express mails are received within one day and the cost of sending an envelope (weighing half pound (about 3 passports) is around US $ 18.50 each way.
• Priority mails do not have any weight limitation and are received within 3-4 days. Priority mails with signature confirmation would cost around US $ 8.50 each way. Priority mail with delivery confirmation would cost US $ 5.10 each way.
• Certified mails are received within 4-5 days and the cost of sending an envelope weighing half pound (about 3 passports) would be around US $ 8 each way.

For more information, please contact the nearest USPS office or browse its website.

Applicants may also choose the services from private postal operators like UPS, FedEx, DHL for sending and receiving mails. In all cases, the tracking number or bar code should be preserved carefully for reference in case of misplacement/delay in delivery or receipt.

If the return envelope does not reach the applicant within a week after the expected time, please send an email with a brief description at contact@bdcgny.org for further information on the matter.

The Consulate General does not take any responsibility for any document lost or delayed in mail.

Sample of a postage-paid return envelope

All request for consular services must be addressed to :

Consulate General of Bangladesh
211 E 43rd Street, Suite 502
New York, NY-10017

Documents sent without a pre-paid self-addressed envelope are not processed.

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Applications received by mail are usually processed within the time assigned for each type of service. Processing time varies for different types of consular services and it does not include the time taken for postal delivery.

Please note that processing time for mail-in-service may take 1/2 working day.

Processing time for issuance of new passport : Usually 15 days (with normal fee) or 3 working days (with urgent fee). May take 1/2 working day more for processing.

Processing time for renewal of passport, attestation of documents, issuance of certificates and amendment of record : Usually one working day (usually mailed on next working day, with normal fee) or usually same day (with urgent fee).

Processing time for endorsement of 'No Visa Required' ( NVR) seal : usually same day if the application is received within 12 noon. May take 1/2 working day for processing.

Processing time for issuance of visa: Usually the same day if the application is received within 12 noon. However, it may take longer time if reference has to be made to the Bangladesh authorities for clearance.

Processing of any consular service may take longer time in case of the following:

• If reference needs to be made to competent authorities in Bangladesh.
• If the application is received with incomplete information.
• If fees sent are inadequate or paid in a manner, not acceptable by this Consulate.
• Or for any other deficiencies in the application.

Applicants must provide their contact telephone numbers in the application forms. The Consulate General may need to contact for further clarification/information in respect of the application. If the applicant cannot be reached in three consecutive days, the application may not be processed.

THE CONSULATE GENERAL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DOCUMENTS LOST OR DELAYED IN MAIL.