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Do not assume that either RM200 or RM350 is the amount currently payable. The June 2026 report said Malaysians were currently charged RM200 for a five-year passport while senior citizens paid RM100 New passports now valid for 10 years at RM350 | FMT. Confirm the effective fee and whether your expired passport requires counter service before visiting a Kuala Lumpur Immigration office.
The short answer: confirm which passport fee is now in force
Your cost depends on the fee schedule and passport category in force when you apply, not merely on the fact that the passport has expired.
| Applicant category | Reported amount | Fee status |
|---|---|---|
| Age 13–59 | RM200 | Reported as the previous five-year fee |
| Age 60 and above | RM100 | Reported as the previous five-year fee |
| New 10-year passport | RM350 | Announced in June 2026; effective date not established |
| Age 60 and above under the announced schedule | RM175 | Announced in June 2026; effective date not established |
Free Malaysia Today reported the four amounts above on June 4, 2026, citing a government gazette. Its report said new passports would have 10-year validity, but the captured report did not give a commencement date for the new schedule. It therefore does not resolve which amount an applicant must pay on a particular application date. See FMT’s report on the passport fee announcement.
The reported schedules distinguish ordinary passport fees from the higher charges applied to lost or damaged passports. They do not identify a separate penalty simply because an otherwise ordinary passport has expired and is still available.
Before applying, ask Immigration which fee and validity option apply to your age category on that date.
Expired is not the same as lost or damaged
Classifying the passport correctly matters because ordinary expiry and replacement following loss or damage are different situations.
| Passport status | Application category | Cost implication |
|---|---|---|
| Expired and still in hand | Ordinary renewal, subject to current eligibility rules | Applicable passport fee; no separately identified expiry surcharge |
| Lost | Lost-passport replacement | Separate replacement charges may apply |
| Damaged | Damaged-passport replacement | Separate replacement charges may apply |
The June 2026 fee report describes stepped charges for replacing lost or damaged passports, with the amount varying by applicant category and previous replacements. Those charges should not be treated as the cost of renewing a passport that is merely expired and remains in your possession.
If the expired passport has also been lost or damaged, contact Immigration before choosing an application route. Ask the department to confirm the correct replacement category, payable fee and required documents for your circumstances.
Can an expired Malaysian passport be renewed online?
The Immigration Department provides an official MyOnline Passport service. Check the portal’s current eligibility instructions before starting an expired-passport application.
A commercial Wise guide to Malaysian passport renewal says applicants with already expired passports must visit a Passport Recipient and Issuance Office counter. Because that is secondary guidance rather than a current Immigration eligibility rule, confirm it through the portal instructions or MyGCC before travelling.
The practical distinction is:
- If the current portal instructions accept your expired-passport case, follow the application and collection directions displayed by the official service.
- If the portal excludes it or does not clearly address it, ask whether you must attend a passport receiving and issuing office.
- If the passport is lost or damaged as well as expired, do not proceed as though it were an ordinary online renewal.
When contacting MyGCC, ask a precise question: “My Malaysian passport has expired, but I still have it and it is not damaged. Am I eligible to use MyOnline Passport, or must I apply at a counter?”
Do not rely on assumptions about walk-in access, appointment availability, payment methods, processing time or collection arrangements. Those details can depend on the current application route and selected office.
Where to go in Kuala Lumpur
The Immigration Department’s official directory of passport receiving and issuing offices lists two passport-issuing offices in Kuala Lumpur:
- Jalan Duta
- Wangsa Maju
It also lists three UTC passport locations for Kuala Lumpur:
- UTC Kuala Lumpur
- UTC Sentul
- UTC Keramat
A receiving-and-issuing office processes passport applications at that location. By contrast, a receiving-only office forwards applications elsewhere for processing. The directory does not list a receiving-only office in its Kuala Lumpur row, but this does not mean every listed location necessarily handles every applicant category or serves as a collection point for every online application.
Jalan Duta is a valid primary local example because Immigration officially lists it as a Kuala Lumpur passport-issuing office. The directory alone does not provide enough information to compare Jalan Duta with Wangsa Maju or the three UTC locations by hours, appointment policy, payment method or available application routes.
Before choosing an office, verify:
- whether it handles an already expired passport;
- whether an appointment is required;
- its current operating hours and closure days;
- whether it accepts your application category; and
- whether it can be selected for collection if you apply online.
Choose among the five listed Kuala Lumpur locations based on confirmed service availability and practical access from your part of the city. Do not assume that the nearest office offers the route you need.
The Immigration Department headquarters is in Putrajaya. It is separate from the Jalan Duta passport office, so the headquarters address should not be used as directions for a Jalan Duta visit.
Adult renewal document checklist
The Malaysian International Passport is available only to Malaysian citizens. For a typical applicant aged 18 or older, the Immigration Department’s official Malaysian International Passport guidance lists these core renewal documents:
- MyKad, or a Temporary Identification Document (KPPK 09)
- Previous passport
Keep the basic checklist limited to what the official guidance establishes. Do not assume that photographs, photocopies, printed receipts or a particular payment card are universally required. Follow any additional instructions given for your confirmed application route.
Military and police personnel have identity-document variations. Military applicants may use MyTentera and must present the previous passport for renewal. Police applicants are directed to provide MyKad or the accepted temporary identification document together with the previous passport.
Applicants younger than 18 have additional parent or guardian requirements, with documents varying according to their circumstances. Other special categories may also follow different procedures, so the ordinary adult checklist should not be applied to every applicant.
Confirm before travelling
Contact MyGCC at 03-8000 8000 with your age, passport status and intended KL office. Ask which fee is effective, whether your case can use MyOnline Passport, and what documents and collection arrangements apply. Keep the expired passport with you if it remains available.