The Election Commission has made significant progress in extending NID services to Bangladeshi expatriates. These services are available online, with biometric verification handled at designated Bangladesh missions.
: To retrieve an official PDF version of the identity card.
Correcting name, date of birth, or other personal details.
The table below provides a summarized overview of the applicable fees for common NID-related services.
The services offered on services.nidw.gov.bd are designed to make NID-related processes more accessible to Bangladeshi citizens. Always follow the official guidelines and ensure you're providing accurate information to successfully utilize these services. If you're unsure about any step, consider contacting the support provided on the website.
The site allows users to apply for updates to personal information, such as name, address, or blood group.
: Ensure you have good lighting when taking your face scan. Wipe your front camera lens and look directly into light sources to remove harsh shadows.
: If there are errors in a citizen's name, date of birth, or address, they can apply for corrections NID Service through their personal account.
If the NID Wallet app fails to read your facial expressions, ensure you are in a well-lit environment and avoid tilting your phone. Clean your phone’s camera lens and complete the side-to-side head tracking slowly.
: New applicants can start their registration process online. For citizens living abroad (e.g., in the UK or Ireland), the process often begins here before attending a biometric appointment at a Bangladesh High Commission Card Download
: Digital submission of Form 2 for unregistered citizens.
If the portal runs slowly or throws errors, try these fixes: