Renewing your passport just got easier. Since 2 November 2026, Malaysians can choose the 10-year Malaysian passport when renewing online through the Immigration Department’s MyOnline Passport service, instead of having to queue at an immigration office. Previously, the online option only covered the five-year passport.
If your passport is due for renewal soon, here is a practical guide to the new option, the fees, and the details worth checking before you apply.
10-Year Malaysian Passport: What Has Changed
The Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) announced the move in a Facebook post, saying the initiative gives Malaysians more flexibility and convenience in choosing their passport validity, Free Malaysia Today reported. The 10-year Malaysian passport itself has been available since 1 July 2026, but until now it could only be processed in person at immigration offices nationwide.
6 Essential Things to Know Before You Renew
1. Pick Your Validity: Five or 10 Years
MyOnline Passport now lets applicants choose between a five-year and a 10-year Malaysian passport during the renewal process. The online system is reached through the Immigration Department’s eServices portal, so you can start your application from home or the office.
2. Know the Fees
For adults aged 18 to 59, the 10-year Malaysian passport costs RM350 and the five-year passport RM200. That works out to RM35 a year for the longer passport, compared with RM40 a year for the shorter one, a saving of RM50 over a decade. According to the fee table on the Immigration Department website, Malaysians aged 60 and above pay RM175 for a 10-year passport or RM100 for five years, while persons with disabilities aged 18 and above with a registered OKU card can get the 10-year passport free.
3. Check Your Eligibility
The 10-year Malaysian passport is only for citizens aged 18 and above. Applicants under 18 can only apply for a five-year passport, which costs RM200, or RM100 for children under 12. Hajj pilgrims and bachelor’s degree students overseas under 21 are eligible for a RM100 five-year passport, but not the 10-year version. Parents renewing for children should check the extra documents listed on the Immigration Department website.
4. Same Passport, Same Security Features
Both validity options use the redesigned Malaysian passport launched on 30 June 2026. Tech portal Lowyat.NET notes that both share the same security features, including a polycarbonate biodata page and laser engraving.
5. The Maximum Validity Is 10 Years
Some early applicants who renewed months before their old passport expired had the remaining validity added on top of their new 10 years. The Immigration Department has since said passports will have a maximum validity of 10 years, regardless of any time left on the old passport, after some travellers reported problems with airline systems. In short, renewing early no longer adds your old passport’s remaining months to the new one, so there is little to gain from renewing far ahead of time unless you need to travel.
6. Prepare Before You Log In
Have your MyKad and current passport details ready before you start, and make sure the contact details on your account are up to date. Follow the on-screen instructions for payment and collection, and keep an eye on JIM’s official website and social media channels for updates as the online service expands to more issuing offices. If you are travelling soon, check the entry rules of your destination, as many countries expect a passport to have at least six months of validity left. Heading to Singapore? Our RTS Link guide covers the new cross-border train.
Is the 10-Year Passport Worth It?
For adults who travel regularly, the 10-year Malaysian passport means fewer renewals, a lower cost per year and less paperwork. Seniors benefit from a half-price fee, and eligible OKU applicants pay nothing at all. For many families, renewing online also means one less trip to a busy immigration office.
For official requirements, fees and updates, visit the Immigration Department of Malaysia official website.
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