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Malaysian International Passport

Malaysian Passport ICAO Version

The Malaysian e-Passport International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) version was launched by the Minister of Home Affairs, Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, on 2 February 2010.

ICAO is a specialized agency established in 1947 under the United Nations (UN), based in Montreal, Canada. ICAO is mandated by the UN to create and set International Passport standards and specifications that must be adhered to by its member countries.

ICAO standards refer to the specifications and standard guidelines of Travel Documents for the purpose of controlling entry/exit movements at national borders.

Established ICAO Passport Standards That Must Be Adhered To

1
Data organization structure: Increased space for data entry.
2
Biometric format: Transition from a proprietary system to an open system.
3
Image: Enhanced higher resolution for more accurate facial recognition.
4
Document authentication: Transition from Secured Access Module (SAM) to Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) – data contained within the electronic chip can be read by other countries.

Passport Visual Reference

Malaysian Passport ICAO Visual Reference

PURPOSE

PASSPORT means a valid Travel Document issued by the Government to citizens for the purpose of travel to authorized countries except with special approval for restricted countries.

The passport is the property of the Government of Malaysia and can be withdrawn at any time.

ELIGIBILITY

Malaysian Citizens

PLACE OF APPLICATION

All Immigration Offices in Malaysia and at Malaysian Diplomatic Missions overseas.

VALIDITY PERIOD

The passport validity period is FIVE (5) years and TEN (10) years from the date of issue.

Application Requirements

Malaysian International Passport

Born Locally

a) MyKad/ Temporary Identification Document (KPPK 09)
b) Present previous passport (Renewal)
c) Other documents deemed necessary (Sabah/Sarawak) under State Jurisdiction

Born Overseas

a) MyKad/ Temporary Identification Document (KPPK 09)
b) Present previous passport (Renewal)
c) Other documents deemed necessary (Sabah/Sarawak) under State Jurisdiction

Military Officers and Personnel

a) Military Identification Card (MyTentera)
b) Present previous passport (Renewal)

Police Officers and Personnel

a) MyKad/ Temporary Identification Document (KPPK 09)
b) Present previous passport (Renewal)

Born Locally

a) MyKad/ Temporary Identification Document (KPPK 09);
b) Applicant’s Birth Certificate;
c) Present previous passport (Renewal); and
d) MyKad of the legitimate parent/guardian (either mother or father must be present);
e) Original country passport of the legitimate parent/guardian (non-Malaysian citizen).

Born Overseas

a) Form W/ Form H/ Status Certificate/ Confirmation of Citizenship Status;
b) Present previous passport (Renewal);
c) MyKad of the legitimate parent/guardian (either mother or father must be present)
d) Original country passport of the legitimate parent/guardian (non-Malaysian citizen).
e) Extract of birth certificate after arriving in Malaysia;

One of the Parents is a Widow / Widower of a Deceased Malaysian Citizen

a) MyKad (if aged 12 years old and above) / Temporary Identification Document (KPPK 09)
b) Applicant’s Birth Certificate
c) MyKad of the legitimate parent/guardian (either mother or father must be present)
d) Death Certificate of the deceased parent (citizen)

Both Parents Deceased

a) MyKad (if aged 12 years old and above) / Temporary Identification Document (KPPK 09)
b) Applicant’s Birth Certificate
c) Death certificate of both mother and father
d) MyKad and birth certificate of siblings (aged 18 years old and above) / grandfather / grandmother; or
e) Guardian’s MyKad / Guardian’s Passport (if non-citizen); or
f) For those with no blood relation, a valid child custody order from a domestic Court / Native Court or the Department of Social Welfare (temporary custody) refer to the Child Act / Trustees.

Both Parents Untraceable

a) MyKad (if aged 12 years old and above)/ Temporary Identification Document (KPPK 09);
b) Applicant’s Birth Certificate;
c) MyKad and birth certificate of biological siblings (aged 18 years old and above) or a valid child custody order from a domestic Court / Native Court; and
d) Police Report

Parents Divorced and There is a Watchlist Restriction on the Child

a) MyKad (if aged 12 years old and above)/ Temporary Identification Document (KPPK 09);
b) Applicant’s Birth Certificate;
c) MyKad of the legitimate parent/guardian (the legitimate mother/father/guardian must be present together); and
d) Facilitation Letter from the Security and Passport Division of JIM

Parents Have Renounced / Forfeited Citizenship

a) MyKad (if aged 12 years old and above)/ Temporary Identification Document (KPPK 09)
b) Applicant’s Birth Certificate
c) The mother/father must produce the Declaration of Renunciation of Malaysian Citizenship JPN (Form K)

Applicant is an Adopted Child

a) MyKad (if aged 12 years old and above)/ Temporary Identification Document (KPPK 09);
b) Certificate of Adoption confirming citizenship;
c) Overseas Adoption Certificate must be verified by the Malaysian Diplomatic Mission; and
d) Guardian’s Identification Card / Passport (if non-citizen); or
e) A valid child custody order from a domestic Court or the Department of Social Welfare (temporary custody)

Married Applicants Aged Below 18 Years Old

a) MyKad (if aged 12 years old and above)/ Temporary Identification Document (KPPK 09);
b) Present previous passport (Renewal); and
c) Marriage certificate or divorce certificate (if divorced)

Applications at Receiving and Issuing Offices Overseas

a) Copy of the previous passport bio-data page
b) Copy of a valid Visa / Long-Term Pass / Permanent Resident Status
c) Copy of MyKad / Extract of Identity Card Register (JPN.KP12)
d) Copy of Birth Certificate / Form W / Form H of the applicant (for applicants aged below 18 years old)
e) Copy of MyKad / Passport of the legitimate parent/guardian
f) The current original passport does not need to be sent to the Overseas Reference Unit, Headquarters
g) Children aged below 18 years old who do not hold any pass/visa, the burden of proof for legally residing in a foreign country follows the parent/guardian’s citizen pass/visa
h) Copy of payment receipt including gratis payment
i) Other relevant supporting documents
j) All copies must be certified by the Immigration Attaché / Officer of the Malaysian Diplomatic Mission

Department Staff / Locally Recruited Staff (LRS)

a) MyKad/ Temporary Identification Document (KPPK 09)
b) Department Card / Authority Card / Placement Letter
c) Gratis Passport Application Form

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Reference

a) Application / Renewal Letter for Diplomatic / Official Passport from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
b) Passport application form
c) Copy of MyKad / Temporary Identification Document KPPK 09
d) Copy of the applicant’s Birth Certificate (applicants aged below 18 years old)
e) Copy of MyKad of the legitimate parent/guardian
f) Copy of previous passport (if any)
g) All copies must be certified by an MFA officer

Persons with Disabilities (OKU)

a) MyKad/ Temporary Identification Document (KPPK 09)
b) Registered OKU Card from the Department of Social Welfare or a clear physical disability.
c) Applicant’s Birth Certificate (Applicants aged below 18 years old)
d) MyKad of the legitimate parent/guardian (Applicants aged below 18 years old, mother or father must be present together)
e) Original country passport of the legitimate parent/guardian (non-Malaysian citizen)
h) Present previous passport (Renewal)

Fee Exemptions Announced by the Government

a) MyKad (aged 12 years old and above) / Temporary Identification Document (KPPK 09)
b) Applicant’s Birth Certificate (Applicants aged below 18 years old)
c) MyKad of the legitimate parent/guardian (Applicants aged below 18 years old, mother or father must be present together)
d) Present current passport (if any)

Passport Fees

Malaysian International Passport

No.	Category	Malaysian Passport Fee Rates
No.	Category	5 Years	10 Years
1.	Applicants aged 18 to 59 years old	RM200	RM350
2.	Applicants aged below 18 years old	RM200	Not eligible
3.	Applicants aged below 12 years old	RM100	Not eligible
4.	Applicants aged 60 years old and above	RM100	RM175
5.	Students aged below 21 years old pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree program overseas	RM100	Not eligible
6.	Hajj Pilgrims	RM100	Not eligible
7.	Persons with Disabilities (OKU) holding an OKU card aged 18 years old and above	Not eligible	Gratis
8.	Persons with Disabilities (OKU) holding an OKU card aged below 18 years old	Gratis	Not eligible
9.	Officers and Staff of the Immigration Department of Malaysia	Not eligible	Gratis
10.	PMD and PMR with approval period aligned with KLN	Gratis	Gratis
11.	PMA (dependents) based on approval aligned with PMD or PMR Principal	Gratis	Gratis

Photo Specifications

Malaysian International Passport

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Photos will be taken at the passport division using a Facial Live Capture device.
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Look directly at the camera; eyes must be open and the mouth must be closed.
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Do not wear hats/headwear; hair must not cover the face, and the forehead must not be covered for those wearing a hijab.
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The use of contact lenses and spectacles/eyeglasses is not permitted during the photo capture session.

Photo Size Reference

Malaysian Passport Photo Size Specifications

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NOTE

Specifications for photos of children under 4 years old:

1
One (1) piece of photo measuring 35mm x 50mm with a shadowless WHITE background.
2
The face size of the passport holder must measure a minimum of 25-30mm (50% – 60% of the photo space according to ICAO guidelines).

Passport Replacement Application via Counter

A new passport book will be issued to the passport replacement applicant.

Transfer of Remaining Validity Period:

Any remaining validity period (up to a maximum of 6 months only) in the old passport will be carried over to the new passport under the following conditions:

Not a lost or damaged passport case; and
Not a case currently under investigation

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Required documents are the same as for a first-time application.

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Applicants must bring the last Malaysian passport that was issued/used.

Lost / Damaged Malaysian Passport Cases

Applications for the replacement of a lost or damaged passport can be submitted at any nearby Immigration office by producing the following documents:

📄 Police Report (for cases of loss/fire/natural disaster)
🪪 Applicant’s MyKad
👨‍👩‍👦 Birth Certificate and MyKad of the accompanying parent (for applicants aged below 18 years old)
📑 JPN.KPPK 09 (if MyKad is unavailable)
🏢 Employment confirmation letter for those working overseas (if applicable)
🛂 Emergency Certificate (SPC) and a letter from the Immigration Operations Office at the entry point.

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Important Information on Investigation & Approval

Approval for the replacement of a lost or damaged passport is strictly subject to the decision of the DIRECTOR GENERAL OF IMMIGRATION, and the outcome of the investigation will be informed within FIVE (5) working days from the date the application is received.

📌 The loss of a passport overseas must be reported immediately to the nearest Malaysian Diplomatic Mission (Embassy/High Commission) to obtain a replacement.

Malaysian International Passport Replacement Fees
due to Loss / Damage

For 5-Year and 10-Year Validity Periods

Validity Period: 5 Years

9 Categories

No.	Applicant Category	Original Passport Price	First Replacement	Second Replacement	Third & Subsequent Replacement
1.	Applicants aged 18 to 59 years old	RM200	RM400	RM700	RM1,200
2.	Applicants aged below 18 years old	RM200	RM400	RM700	RM1,200
3.	Applicants aged below 12 years old	RM100	RM300	RM600	RM1,100
4.	Applicants aged 60 years old and above	RM100	RM300	RM600	RM1,100
5.	Students aged below 21 years old pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree program overseas	RM100	RM300	RM600	RM1,100
6.	Hajj Pilgrims	RM100	RM300	RM600	RM1,100
7.	Persons with Disabilities (OKU) holding an OKU card aged below 18 years old	Gratis	RM200	RM500	RM1,000
8.	PMD and PMR with approval period aligned with KLN	Gratis	Gratis	Gratis	Gratis
9.	PMA (dependents) based on approval aligned with PMD or PMR Principal	Gratis	Gratis	Gratis	Gratis

Validity Period: 10 Years

6 Categories

No.	Applicant Category	Original Passport Price	First Replacement	Second Replacement	Third & Subsequent Replacement
1.	Applicants aged 18 to 59 years old	RM350	RM555	RM850	RM1,350
2.	Applicants aged 60 years old and above	RM175	RM375	RM675	RM1,175
3.	Persons with Disabilities (OKU) holding an OKU card aged 18 years old and above	Gratis	RM200	RM500	RM1,000
4.	Officers and Staff of the Immigration Department of Malaysia	Gratis	RM200	RM500	RM1,000
5.	PMD and PMR with approval period aligned with KLN	Gratis	Gratis	Gratis	Gratis
6.	PMA (dependents) based on approval aligned with PMD or PMR Principal	Gratis	Gratis	Gratis	Gratis

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Malaysian International Passport

Malaysian Passport ICAO Version

Established ICAO Passport Standards That Must Be Adhered To

PURPOSE

ELIGIBILITY

PLACE OF APPLICATION

VALIDITY PERIOD

Application Requirements

Born Locally

Born Overseas

Military Officers and Personnel

Police Officers and Personnel

Born Locally

Born Overseas

One of the Parents is a Widow / Widower of a Deceased Malaysian Citizen

Both Parents Deceased

Both Parents Untraceable

Parents Divorced and There is a Watchlist Restriction on the Child

Parents Have Renounced / Forfeited Citizenship

Applicant is an Adopted Child

Married Applicants Aged Below 18 Years Old

Applications at Receiving and Issuing Offices Overseas

Hajj Pilgrims

Students Aged 21 Years Old and Below Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree Program Overseas

Applicants Aged 60 Years Old and Above (Senior Citizens)

Department Staff / Locally Recruited Staff (LRS)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Reference

Persons with Disabilities (OKU)

Fee Exemptions Announced by the Government

Passport Fees

Photo Specifications

NOTE

Passport Replacement Application via Counter

Lost / Damaged Malaysian Passport Cases

Important Information on Investigation & Approval

Malaysian International Passport Replacement Fees due to Loss / Damage

Validity Period: 5 Years

Validity Period: 10 Years

Immigration Department of Malaysia Headquarters (Ministry of Home Affairs)

Malaysian International Passport Replacement Fees
due to Loss / Damage

Immigration Department of Malaysia Headquarters
(Ministry of Home Affairs)