Good news for frequent travellers as Malaysia has finally introduced a new passport option with up to 10 years of validity.
According to the Passport and Visa Fees (Amendment) Order 2026, a Federal Government Gazette signed by Chief Secretary Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar that was published yesterday (3 June), Malaysians can apply for the 10-year passport at varying fees according to their respective categories.
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New passport renewal structure in Malaysia
The move is aimed at reducing the need for frequent passport renewals, especially for frequent travellers.
Previously, Malaysian international passports were issued with a five-year validity period for RM200, while senior citizens paid RM100.
Under the new rules, the fee structure for the 10-year passport is as follows:
- Malaysians aged 18 to 59: RM350
- Senior citizens aged 60 and above: RM175
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD) card holders: Free
- Immigration Department officers and staff: Free
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What about passport replacement fees?
Meanwhile, the gazette also outlines the fees for replacing damaged or lost passports for first-time replacements as follows:
- Malaysians aged 13 to 59: RM550 (previously RM400)
- Senior citizens aged 60 and above: RM385
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD) cardholders: RM200
Second replacements
- Malaysians aged 13 to 59: RM850, with subsequent replacements costing RM1,350
- Senior citizens aged 60 and above: RM675, with subsequent replacements at RM1,175
- PWD cardholders: RM500, with subsequent replacements at RM1,000
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