Malaysia Passport Application Guide
A Malaysian international passport is issued by the Immigration Department (JIM). This guide covers the fee table and the lost-passport multipliers. Verified against imi.gov.my, October 2026.
The 15-second answer
A standard passport is RM200 for 5 years or RM350 for 10 years (ages 18–59). Malaysia issues an ICAO e-passport, and losing your passport raises the fee sharply.
Fees (as published)
- 18–59: RM200 (5 years) / RM350 (10 years).
- Under 18: RM200.
- Under 12: RM100.
- 60 and over: RM100 (5 years) / RM175 (10 years).
- Overseas undergraduates under 21: RM100.
- Hajj pilgrims: RM100.
- OKU (disabled) cardholders: 10 years gratis (18+); 5 years gratis (under 18).
- Immigration Department staff: 10 years gratis.
- PMD / PMR / PMA dependants: gratis.
Lost or damaged passport (multipliers)
| Replacement | Fee |
|---|---|
| First | RM300–RM400 |
| Second | RM600–RM700 |
| Third and later | RM1,000–RM1,200 |
Take good care of the passport: repeated loss or damage escalates the fee at each stage.
The passport itself
Malaysia issues an ICAO-compliant electronic passport. The current version dates from 2 February 2010 and uses an open biometric system with higher-resolution facial recognition.
Photo and entry card
For the photo side, test your photo with the free passport photo checker and use the photo size chart. If you are arriving in Malaysia, see the Malaysia MDAC entry card checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues a Malaysian passport?
The Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM), through imi.gov.my.
How much is a Malaysian passport?
For ages 18 to 59: RM200 for a 5-year passport and RM350 for 10 years. Under 12: RM100; ages 60 and over: RM100 (5 years) or RM175 (10 years).
Who gets a free Malaysian passport?
Some categories are gratis: OKU (disabled) cardholders, Immigration Department staff on the 10-year passport, and certain PMD/PMR/PMA dependants.
How much does a replacement cost if I lose my passport?
There is a multiplier progression: a first replacement is RM300 to RM400, a second RM600 to RM700, and from a third RM1,000 to RM1,200.
What kind of passport does Malaysia issue?
An ICAO-compliant electronic passport; the current version dates from 2 February 2010 and uses an open biometric system with higher-resolution facial recognition.
Where do I apply?
Through the Immigration Department (imi.gov.my); the application pages are on the main-services passport section.
Malaysia MDAC checklist → Photo size chart →
Browse all passport guides or the photo size chart.
Source note: the fee categories (RM200/RM350 for 18–59; RM200 under 18; RM100 under 12; RM100/RM175 for 60+; RM100 for overseas undergraduates and hajj pilgrims; the gratis categories), the lost/damaged replacement multipliers (RM300–400, then RM600–700, then RM1,000–1,200) and the ICAO e-passport version dated 2 February 2010 are from the Immigration Department of Malaysia pages imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/passport/ and imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/passport/malaysian-international-passport/, checked October 2026.