It has been a long time ever since hold my passport. Time to renew the passport. Recently, The Malaysian Immigration Department announced that Malaysian international passport renewals must be done online. In another word, anyone in Malaysian needs to be IT savvy.
Although, they did mention the offline passport renewal only on a case basis. Below are some of the cases listed for walk-in passport renewals :
👉 First timer citizen 60 years and above
👉 Children under the age of 13 years
👉 Citizens going for Hajj
👉 Students who are studying abroad aged 21 years and under
👉 Citizen with fingerprint problem
👉 Citizen who lost or damage the old passport
How to renew a passport online?
Step 1: Visit Immigration's website. Click on the blue " Setuju " which means Agree. Don't know why the English version of that website not working at the time, I visited. Does anyone else have the same issue?
Step 2: Fill in the information required in the MyOnline Passport form
Just for note because it kind of confusing for me at first :
* Under "No Documen " - fill in your current passport number.
* Under " No Pengenalan Semasa " - fill in your new IC number, then select the type of ID number in the " Kategori" section which is next to it.
Step 3: Select the most convenient immigration office for the passport collection under "Pejabat Pungutan".
Step 4: Photo upload
By the way, if you are filling out for someone below the age of 18 years, please fill in the guardian information under Other Option.
Double and triple check your details the after confirming, you will be taken to a where you need to confirm your passport is in good condition. They just make sure your passport is not lost, not drawn, not wet or ripped off somewhere. Then you have to confirm your information typed is correct and that the photo you will be uploading is a current photo.
To be honest, I rather leave the photo-taking job to the pro. Just visit the nearest photo studio to get your photo taken and request them to email the photos so you can upload the photo online.
Step 5: Verify personal information. After the photo upload, you will need to verify the correct current home address, email address and other personal information.
Step 6: Malaysian Passport Renewal Online Payment options include - FPX, Debit card or Credit card. If you're are able to renew your passport at the immigration office, you able to pay cash on site.
Malaysia passport renewal fees :
🤑 RM200 if you are 13 years old to 59 years old,
🤑 RM100 for citizens aged 60 years old and above, kids 12 years old and below, students 21 years and below who are going to study abroad, citizens who going to perform Hajj and
🤑 Free of charge for OKU citizens.
I checked the FB and SocMed to check on the immigration office condition. I heard some offices kind of having problems with overloaded and bad service. I read some offices operate until 10pm. Please check before you go or select the collection point.
Visit the Immigration Malaysia website here.