What You Need to Know About the New Malaysian Passport With 10 Years of Validity

What we know so far about the new Malaysian passport, now available with 10 years of validity and 94 security features in tow. 

One of the most powerful passports in the world, the Malaysian passport is set for a refresh this 2026. The deep red-hued travel document will be arriving with 94 security features, an upgrade from the current 49. As of 4 June 2026, there is no update on when applications will open. While the new passport comes with a slew of upgrades, Immigration Department of Malaysia director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban has reminded the public that there is no rush to replace your current passport if it is still valid. Below, we give you a quick overview of everything we know about the new Malaysian passport. 

Note: This article was originally published on 26 May 2026 and edited on 4 June to reflect updated details.

WHERE TO GO FOR YOUR NEW PASSPORT

The Immigration Department of Malaysia has planned for the rollout to occur in stages. These four locations will be the first to issue the new Malaysian passport:

1. Immigration headquarters in Putrajaya
2. Kuala Lumpur Immigration Office
3. Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) passport office in Wangsa Maju
4. Shah Alam Immigration Office

Eventually, the rollout will be in effect nationwide and you will be able to renew your passport and the office closest to you. 

FEES & VALIDITY

This new passport is available for Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above, arriving with 10 years of validity. The rollout includes increased application fees, compared to those of the previous 5-year passports. They are as follows:

• Adults (aged 18-59): RM350
• Senior citizens (aged 60 and above): RM175
• Adults (aged 18 and above) with valid OKU card: Free
• Immigration Department officers and staff: Free

There are also amendments to the student-related provisions, redefining them as those “studying for a degree programme abroad” instead of just “studying abroad”. Those who do not fall under the categories listed below will still only be eligible for the five-year passports, including children aged 12 and below, students aged 21 and below studying for degree programmes abroad, haj pilgrims, and citizens under 18 with disabilities.

Finally, the cost of replacing missing or damaged passports has also increased, depending on your demographic category and how many times you’ve replaced it prior. They are as follows:

• Adults (aged 18-59): First replacement – RM550, second replacement – RM850, third and above replacement – RM1,350
• Senior citizens (aged 60 and above): First replacement – 375, second replacement – 675, third and above replacement – RM1,175
• Adults (aged 18 and above) with valid OKU card: First replacement – RM200, second replacement – RM500, third and above replacement – RM1,000
• Immigration Department officers and staff: First replacement – RM200, second replacement – RM500, third and above replacement – RM1,000

WHAT ARE THE NEW FEATURES?

While we don’t have a comprehensive list of all the security features in the new Malaysian passport, we do know that it includes more holograms, ultraviolet (UV) printing, hidden visual components, special security threads in the passport stitching, and other specialised forensic features. All the features will help protect the passport from tampering and forgery. 

TIPS TO KNOW WHEN UPDATING YOUR PASSPORT

As mentioned above, if your passport is nowhere near its expiry date and still has more than six months of validity, there is zero need to upgrade it to the new one. This will help the process be smoother and more efficient for those who urgently need renewals and new documents. The current passports will remain usable and valid as long as it is within its validity period. 

Datuk Zakaria has also warned the public against submitting photos that have been altered in any way, including with AI. According to him, the Immigration Department has received applications with photos that have been brightened and edited, all of which have been detected by the officers. 

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