Saudi Embassy in Bangladesh Stops Walk-In E-Passport Biometrics

The Bangladesh embassy in Saudi Arabia has officially announced that it will no longer accept e-passport biometric submissions without a prior scheduled appointment. This significant operational change was prompted by the heavy overcrowding of citizens at the diplomatic office, which subsequently created severe chaos and disorder in and around the embassy premises.

According to the official directive issued by the mission, local authorities in Saudi Arabia specifically requested the intervention to manage the overwhelming crowds. In response to these concerns and to restore order, the embassy has resolved to completely halt all walk-in biometric enrollment procedures effective from Wednesday, September 9.

Moving forward, individuals seeking to obtain an e-passport must strictly adhere to the new scheduling protocol. Applicants are now required to secure an advance date by visiting the designated official online portal of the embassy at passportriyadh.com/appointment before presenting themselves at the diplomatic facility for their biometric data collection.

However, the embassy has clarified that the new restrictions will not apply to applicants who have already secured their appointments. Those individuals whose specific application dates and times have been previously confirmed can still proceed to the mission and successfully complete their biometric procedures at the pre-scheduled time without any disruption.

The diplomatic mission has urged all expatriate Bangladeshi citizens residing in Saudi Arabia to strictly follow these revised guidelines to avoid unnecessary travel and further congestion at the embassy. Authorities hope that this systematic approach will streamline the e-passport issuance process and ensure a smoother experience for all applicants moving forward.