Immigration dept caps Malaysian passport validity at 10 years after overseas travel issues, offers free replacement
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The Immigration Department has set the maximum validity period of the Malaysian Internation...
On August 12, the Malaysian Immigration Department announced that the maximum validity period for Malaysian International Passports (PMA) will be capped at 10 years, effective immediately. This decision comes in response to difficulties experienced by some passport holders who had been traveling overseas with passports valid for more than the 10-year limit. The department explained that this change aims to standardize the implementation of passport requirements and reduce confusion for travelers.
As part of the new measures, the Immigration Department will issue notification letters to airlines to facilitate assistance for Malaysian travelers who find themselves affected by this new rule while abroad. Furthermore, the department will cease issuing passports with validity periods exceeding 10 years until the issue is resolved with the relevant authorities.
Currently holding passports with a validity longer than 10 years, existing passport holders will receive free replacement passports, which will also have a maximum validity of 10 years.
Affected passport holders will receive priority for the replacement process, and the Immigration Department emphasized its commitment to improving PMA implementation to better serve Malaysians and ensure smoother international travel experiences.
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