INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES FOR NATIONAL IDENTITY (NID) CARD APPLICATION

Before applying, please read all instructions and application guidelines thoroughly.

Who can Apply?

• The applicant must be above 18 years Bangladeshi origin national living in United Kingdom or Ireland having required documents to prove his/her Bangladeshi origin.
• The applicant must have a valid Bangladeshi passport.
• The applicant must have a 17 digit Bangladeshi Birth Certificate (all data of passport and birth certificate must be same).
• Those who already have NID or applied for NID in Bangladesh will not be qualified to apply in the High Commission.

Mandatory Physical Appearance

Please note that Physical Appearance is mandatory for NID enrolment, as such, applicants must take an appointment.

NID Application Process

• Step 1: Applicants must lodge their application online. Please apply online at https://services.nidw.gov.bd/nid-pub.
• Step 2: Appointment Booking: Applicants must make an appointment before visiting the High Commission. The appointment can be booked from the same portal after you have submitted the application.
• Step 3: Biometric Enrolment: Applicants are required to appear in person on the date and time of appointment at the High Commission to submit their fingerprint, Iris scan, photograph and signature.
• Step 4: Ready and Collection: Once the application is completed the applicant will be handed over an enrolment slip which will be required during the collection of smart NID card. The applicant will receive an SMS on his or her UK mobile number once the NID card is ready. Then the applicant can download the NID card from the website and use it. The High Commission will be able to deliver the smart card once it is received from the NID Wing, Election Commission Secretariat, Bangladesh.

Required Documents

Following documents must be submitted to the High Commission-

• Printed copy of online filled up application [form 2 (KA)]
• Special information form (if applicable) Click here for the form
• Valid Bangladeshi passport (original+photocopy)
• 17 digit Bangladeshi Birth Certificate (original+photocopy)
• A recent passport size photo (attach photo with glue on the application form)

Additionally, if the applicants are from the Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Rangamati or Bandarban District, please fill up the Special Information Form.

Following documents can be asked from the applicants by the concerned Upazila Election Office in Bangladesh to complete the verification process-

• Academic certificate (SSC/Equivalent Certificate/JSC/PSC)
• Parents' NID (Death certificate if dead)
• Bangladeshi driving license, TIN (if applicable)
• Marriage certificate and Spouse' NID (if applicable)
• Nationality certificate (from Bangladeshi Councillor/Chairman/Mayor/CEO)
• A copy of Bangladeshi Utility Bill

Other General Instructions

• Only new NID applicants can apply; existing NID holders will not be able to correct their NID from the High Commission.
• The applicant needs both Bangla and English font to fill up the application form.
• After application submission to the High Commission, there will be a verification process by the concerned Upazila Election Office in Bangladesh.
• Providing false information is a punishable offence.

Processing time

The processing time for NID card may vary due to the thorough verification procedures implemented by the concerned Upazila Election Office. These checks are carried out to confirm the authenticity of the information provided during the application process.

Note

For future usage, keep your password and user name available. With your ID and password, you can log in to the concerned portal at any time to schedule an appointment or download NID card.

To see the step by step guidelines of NID application FORM 2(KA), please CLICK HERE