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 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 validity period for Malaysian passports will be priced at RM350 for Malaysian citizens aged 13 to 59; RM175 for senior citizens aged 60 and over; and free for persons with disabilities (PWD) who possess a PWD, or OKU, card.
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 |
| Ordinary | Aged 13 to 59 | RM200 | Aged 18 to 59 | RM350 |
| Senior citizens | Aged 60 and above | RM100 | Aged 60 and above | RM175 |
| Persons with disabilities | Aged 18 and above, possesses OKU card | RM100 | Aged 18 and above, possesses OKU card | Free |
| Immigration Department & staff | – | – | Any officer and staff of the Immigration Department of Malaysia | Free |
| Children | Aged 12 and below | RM100 | – | – |
| Students | Aged 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 aged 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 the 10-year Malaysian passport:
| Applicants | Criteria | 1st time | 2nd Time | 3rd time or more |
| Ordinary | Aged 18 to 59 years old | RM550 | RM850 | RM1,350 |
| Senior citizens | Aged 60 and above | RM375 | RM675 | RM1,175 |
| Persons with disabilities | Aged 18 and above | RM200 | RM500 | RM1,000 |
| Immigration Department & staff | Any officer and 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. Here’s the breakdown for 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 |
| Ordinary | Aged 13 to 59 years old | RM400 (+RM200 fine) | RM700 (+RM500 fine) | RM1,200 (+RM1,000 fine) |
| Senior citizens | Aged 60 and above | RM100 | RM100 | RM100 |
| Persons with disabilities | Aged 18 and under, possesses OKU card | Free | Free | Free |
| Children | Aged 12 and below | RM300 (+RM200 fine) | RM600 (+RM500 fine) | RM1,100 (+RM1,000 fine) |
| Students | Aged 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.
Upgraded Malaysian passports to roll out in phases in July
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.
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