New regulations effective 3 June allow Malaysians aged 18 to 59 to obtain a passport valid for ten years for RM350, halving the renewal cycle. Seniors 60+ pay RM175, and special fee structures apply to persons with disabilities and immigration staff. The gazette also updates wording for students studying abroad and sets new replacement charges for lost or damaged 10-year passports.
Malaysia ns can now apply for a passport that remains valid for up to 10 years, following the gazettement of new regulations that came into force on 3 June, which was published in the Federal Government Gazette yesterday.
Previously, Malaysian international passports were generally issued with a validity period of five years. Under the new regulations, eligible Malaysians aged between 18 and 59 can now obtain a passport with a validity period of 10 years for RM350. The move effectively doubles the passport validity period, reducing the need for frequent renewals for travellers who regularly travel abroad.
The gazette maintains special considerations for several groups of Malaysians, with exemptions also for officers and staff of the Immigration Department of Malaysia. Senior citizens aged 60 and above will pay only RM175 for a 10-year passport, half the standard fee charged to most adult applicants.
CategoryPersons with disabilities aged 18 and above with a valid Kad OKUAs a comparison, the current fees for a five-year passport are:Children aged 12 and belowFree The 10-year passport fee is effectively 75% higher than the current five-year fee, but provides double validity period. Apart from introducing the new 10-year passport category, the amendment also updates wording relating to students studying abroad.
The regulations now specifically refer to students who are"studying for a degree programme abroad", replacing the broader phrase"studying abroad" that appeared in previous provisions. The gazette also introduced a new schedule of replacement charges for lost or damaged 10-year passports. RM850 for the second replacementLower replacement rates apply to senior citizens, while OKU holders and Immigration Department staff are subject to a separate replacement fee schedule.
The amendment was made under powers granted by the Fees Act 1951 and was signed on behalf of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong With the new regulations now in force, Malaysians can officially obtain passports valid for up to a decade, marking one of the biggest changes to the country's passport system in recent years. For frequent travellers, the change means fewer renewals, less paperwork, and a longer validity period before needing to apply for a new passport.
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