Malaysia has introduced a new 10-year passport valid for 10 years, priced at RM350 for applicants aged 18 to 59, replacing the previous 5-year passport system [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Senior citizens aged 60 and above pay half price at RM175. Persons with disabilities holding a registered OKU card, as well as Immigration Department officers and staff, receive the 10-year passport free of charge [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
The Fees (Passports and Visas) (Amendment) Order 2026 was gazetted on June 3 and came into force immediately under the Fees Act 1951. It was signed by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
Replacement fees for lost or damaged passports have increased compared to before. For applicants aged 13 to 59, the first replacement costs RM550, the second RM850, and the third and subsequent replacements RM1,350. Senior citizens face lower replacement fees: RM375 for the first, RM675 for the second, and RM1,175 for third and subsequent replacements. Disabled persons and Immigration personnel pay even lower rates: RM200 first replacement, RM500 second, and RM1,000 third and subsequent [1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 5].
Previously, the 5-year passport fee was RM200 for adults aged 13 to 59 and RM100 for seniors. The new fees mark a significant change alongside the extended validity [1, 2, 3, 4].
Existing 5-year passports continue to be issued for now. Malaysians will be able to choose between 5-year and 10-year passports once the government officially announces the implementation date for the 10-year passport system. Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said, "The implementation date will be announced by the government and we are ready to implement it once it is announced" [7, 8, 6].
Five-year passports will remain available for students studying degree programs abroad and children under 12 years old [1, 3].
The government’s next step is to formally announce the 10-year passport implementation date to allow Malaysians to opt for the new option.
