10-year passport renewal now available via MyOnline Passport

Malaysia's immigration department has introduced an online service for passport renewal, allowing citizens to choose between five- or 10-year validity periods. This new facility, accessible via MyOnline Passport, was launched on November 2, offering Malaysians greater flexibility and convenience in managing their passports. Previously, Malaysians could only renew their passports for five years in person at immigration offices, with the 10-year option available only in-person.

The 10-year passport costs RM350, while the five-year version remains at RM200. However, the introduction of the 10-year option has caused issues, as some airlines were unable to recognize passports with validity periods exceeding 10 years. This led to Malaysians being unable to board flights back to Malaysia, even if their passports had been renewed six months before expiration.

In response, the department announced on August 13 that it would cease issuing passports with validity periods exceeding 10 years, limiting future renewals to a maximum of 10 years, regardless of remaining validity in the original passport.