Malaysian passport to come with 10-year validity
Passport renewal trips to the immigration office are about to be less frequent for Malaysian citizens. The Malaysian government has announced that it will not only be rolling out a newly-designed Malaysian passport with 94 upgraded security features, but there will also be a 10-year validity period for it as well, up from the current 5-year period.
New gazetted fee structure for passport renewals & replacements
Based on a newly-introduced gazetted fee structure that was published under the Federal Government Gazette on 3rd June 2026, the Malaysian passport with a 10-year validity period is set to come with some changes.
The structure entails a set of fee changes for passport renewal and replacement.
How much to pay for the new 10-year Malaysian passport?
Under the fee structure, the 10-year Malaysian passport will be priced at RM350 for Malaysian citizens. The only exception is for senior citizens ages 60 and over, who will have to pay RM175, as well as persons with disabilities (PWD) who possess a PWD, or OKU, card and Immigration Department personnel who can apply or renew their 10-year passport for free.
Here’s a quick breakdown, with the changes from the 5-year to 10-year passport:
| Applicants | 5-year category | 5-year passport | 10-year category | 10-year passport |
| General | Ages 13 to 59 | RM200 | All, except senior citizens, PWD or Immigration Department personnel | RM350 |
| Senior citizens | Ages 60 and above | RM100 | Ages 60 and above, discount applies automatically | RM175 |
| Persons with disabilities | Ages 18 and below, registered under the PWD Act 2008 & in possession of an OKU card | RM100 | Ages 18 and over, Registered under the PWD Act 2008 & in possession of an OKU card | Free |
| Immigration Department & staff | – | – | Any officer or staff of the Immigration Department of Malaysia | Free |
| Children | Ages 12 and below | RM100 | – | – |
| Students | Ages 21 and below, degree-level studies abroad | RM100 | – | – |
| Hajj pilgrim | Anyone with a letter of confirmation from Tabung Hajj or an appointed agency | RM100 | – | – |
How much to renew the 10-year Malaysian passport?
As for replacement fees for lost or damaged passports, applicants ages 18 to 59 will have to cough up RM550 if they lose their 10-year passport for the first instance, RM850 for the second, and RM1,350 for the third or any subsequent replacement.
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Likewise, senior citizens have to fork out RM550 for the first replacement, RM675 for the second, and RM1,175 for third or subsequent replacements. PWD and senior citizens will be exempt from paying any replacement fees or fines when replacing their passports.
Here’s a quick fee breakdown for replacing a lost or damaged 10-year Malaysian passport:
| Applicants | Criteria | 1st time | 2nd Time | 3rd time or more |
| General | Ages 18 to 59, anyone who isn’t a senior, PWD or Immigration Department personnel | RM550 | RM850 | RM1,350 |
| Senior citizens | Ages 60 and above, discount applies automatically | RM375 | RM675 | RM1,175 |
| Persons with disabilities | Ages 18 and over, Registered under the PWD Act 2008 & in possession of an OKU card | RM200 | RM500 | RM1,000 |
| Immigration Department & staff | Any officer or staff of the Immigration Department of Malaysia | RM200 | RM500 | RM1,000 |
In case you’re curious, there are quite a few changes from the 5-year Malaysian passport. The table below includes the 5-year passport replacement fees and fines for the first and subsequent replacements, as stated on the Immigration Department of Malaysia’s website:
| Applicants | Criteria | 1st time | 2nd Time | 3rd time or more |
| General | Ages 13 to 59 years old | RM400 (+RM200 fine) |
RM700 (+RM500 fine) |
RM1,200 (+RM1,000 fine) |
| Senior citizens | Ages 60 and above | RM300 | RM600 | RM1,100 |
| Persons with disabilities | Ages 18 and below, registered under the PWD Act 2008 & in possession of an OKU card | Free | Free | Free |
| Children | Ages 12 and below | RM300 (+RM200 fine) |
RM600 (+RM500 fine) |
RM1,100 (+RM1,000 fine) |
| Students | Ages 21 and below, degree-level studies abroad | RM300 (+RM200 fine) |
RM600 (+RM500 fine) |
RM1,100 (+RM1,000 fine) |
Passport with 94 upgraded security features
Besides having a new look, upcoming Malaysians passports will come with significantly strengthened security features as part of the government’s efforts to enhance national identification.
The upgraded version will come equipped with 94 security features, double the number of the current passport, to ensure tougher safety measures. These features include enhanced holograms, ultraviolet printing, hidden visual elements, and additional anti-forgery features.
Fewer trips to immigration offices with a 10-year Malaysian passport
While there has been no confirmed date for Malaysians to apply for the upgraded passports, or when Malaysians can apply for a 10-year validity passport, it’s certainly something to look forward to for future travels. There’ll be less visits to the immigration offices, too.
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