PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION
Malaysian International Passport: a travel document issued by the Malaysian government to its citizens for travel to permitted countries, except where special approval is required for restricted countries. The passport is the property of the Government of Malaysia and may be withdrawn at any time. Validity period: 5 years Security Features of the Malaysian International e-Passport (2017 Version): Complies with the International Civil Aviation Organization DOC 9303 standards Equipped with multiple advanced security features designed to make forgery difficult
Fees: Standard (ages 13–59): RM200 Children (12 years and below): RM100 Senior citizens (60 years and above): RM100 Hajj pilgrims (with offer letter): RM100 Students under 21 with an offer to study overseas: RM100 Registered persons with disabilities (OKU): Free First-Time Application Procedure: Applicants are required to visit an immigration office in person to apply at the counter Applicants under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
Situations that require for passport renewal include: Expired passport Passport with validity less than 6 months Full pages of the passport used You can renew your passport using two methods: Online Online application for passport renewal is allowed provided the current passport is in good condition (not damaged/wet) and is still in your possession (not lost) Applicants in the following categories are not allowed to apply online: Persons with disabilities (OKU) Damaged/lost passports Children aged 13 and below Students pursuing Bachelor’s degree studies overseas Hajj pilgrims At the immigration counter The remaining validity of the old Malaysian passport, up to a maximum of six (6) months, can be transferred and included in the newly issued passport, subject to the following conditions and procedures: Not a lost/damaged case Not under investigation Required documents: Identity card Birth certificate (for those aged below 18 years) Current/last Malaysian passport Ensure your current passport is in good condition as you are required to bring it when collecting the new passport.
If your passport is lost/damaged, you must apply for a replacement immediately at any nearby immigration office: Required documents: Police report (for loss/ fire/ natural disaster cases) Applicant’s identity card Birth certificate and identity card of the accompanying parent/ guardian (for applicants under 18 years old) Temporary Identity Card (JPN.KPPK 09) if the identity card is not available Employer confirmation letter for those working abroad (if applicable) Emergency Certificate (SPC) and a letter from the Immigration Operations Office at the entry point (if the loss/damage occurred overseas) Approval for replacement of a lost/damaged passport is subject to the decision of the Director General of Immigration. Decision period: 5 working days from the date the application is received Loss of a passport overseas must be reported immediately to the nearest Malaysian Representative Office to obtain a replacement.
If your passport is lost/damaged while you are overseas, the following steps must be taken: Make a police report Report the passport loss in the respective country. Keep a copy of the report. Go to the Immigration Representative Office / Malaysian Embassy / Malawakil Submit the police report as proof of loss and apply for an Emergency Certificate (SPC). What is SPC? A one-way travel document to return to your home country Validity period: 9 months from the date of issuance Fee: RM50 or equivalent Malawakil: Malaysian Diplomatic Representative Offices abroad, including embassies, high commissions, and consulates general. Make a report upon arrival in Malaysia Go to the Loss and Damage Unit, Security and Passport Division at the Immigration Department. Complete the application form and statutory declaration. Required documents: Identity card Emergency Certificate (SPC)
What is the Restricted Travel Document for Sabah/Sarawak? A document issued by the Malaysian Immigration Department only to Malaysian citizens from Peninsular Malaysia who are residing temporarily in Sabah/Sarawak for more than 3 months. Validity Period: 5 years from the date of issuance and can be extended for another 5 years Fee: RM5
What is the Restricted Passport for Brunei? A passport issued by the Malaysian Immigration Department specifically for Malaysian citizens residing in Sarawak, Sabah, and the Federal Territory of Labuan to travel to Negara Brunei Darussalam. Validity Period: 5 years from the date of issuance Fee: RM50 Applications can be submitted at Immigration offices in Sabah, Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan.
What is the Malaysia–Thailand Border Pass? A document issued by the Malaysian Immigration Department only to Malaysian citizens who were born in or have resided for more than 1 year in: Kedah Perlis Kelantan Hulu Perak District (Pengkalan Hulu, Gerik and Lenggong) Travel limit: Southern Thailand, namely Satun, Songkhla, Yala, Narathiwat, and Pattani provinces Validity Period: 1 year from the date of issuance. The validity period cannot be extended and must not be less than 30 days before departure to Thailand Fee: RM10
What is the Malaysia–Indonesia Border Crossing Pass? A document issued by the Malaysian Immigration Department to Malaysian citizens who have resided for more than 6 months in: Sabah: Pensiangan Administrative District Tenom Sipitang Tawau Sarawak: Lundu Bau Kuching Serian Simanggang Lubok Antu Validity Period: 1 year from the date of issuance and holders are only allowed to stay in Indonesia for not more than 30 days at one time Fee: RM20
What is an Identity Certificate? A travel document issued to Permanent Residents of Malaysia who do not have citizenship status (stateless). This identity certificate can only be issued subject to the following conditions: Letter of confirmation from the Embassy of the applicant’s country of origin Statutory declaration / self-declaration Fee: RM500 Validity period: 5 years