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Malaysians will soon be able to apply for a passport that lasts 10 years instead of the current 5 — and it will cost RM350. [image: 1780640317943-malaysia-passport.jpg] The new 10-year Malaysian passport was officially gazetted on June 3 under the Fees (Passports and Visas) (Amendment) Order 2026. Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban confirmed the change is coming this year, adding that the current 5-year option will remain available. Fees at a glance: Category 10-Year Passport Fee General (13-59) RM350 Senior (60+) RM175 OKU (disabled, 18+) Free Immigration staff Free Lost or damaged passport replacement fees: First replacement: RM550 Second: RM850 Third or more: RM1,350 Seniors 60+: RM375 (first), RM675 (second), RM1,175 (subsequent) For comparison, the current 5-year passport costs RM200 (RM100 for seniors). The 10-year option costs RM150 more but saves you the hassle of renewing every five years. Good news for Sarawakians — no more trips to Immigration every half-decade. One application, set for a decade. Source: DayakDaily | Borneo Post Worth switching over when it launches?

Sick of queuing every five years? The government has officially gazetted a 10-year passport option — and here is what it costs.\n\nThe Fees (Passports and Visas) (Amendment) Order 2026 was published in the Government Gazette on June 3, clearing the way for Malaysian passports with a validity period of up to 10 years.\n\nCurrently, a standard passport costs RM200 for five years. Under the new scheme:\n\n- 10-year passport: RM350\n- Senior citizens (60+): RM175\n- OKU (disabled) holders 18+: Free\n- Immigration Dept staff: Free\n\n[image: 1780639466257-msia-passport-10year.jpg]\n\nLost your passport? Here is what you will pay for a 10-year replacement:\n\n- Aged 18–59: RM550 (1st), RM850 (2nd), RM1,350 (3rd+)\n- Aged 60+: RM375 (1st), RM675 (2nd), RM1,175 (3rd+)\n- OKU 18+: RM200 (1st), RM500 (2nd), RM1,000 (3rd+)\n\nImmigration Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban confirmed the implementation date will be announced soon. The current 5-year passport (RM200) will still remain available as an option.\n\n‍\n\n‍ Location: Nationwide (Malaysia)\n\ud83d\uddd0 Details: Fees (Passports and Visas) (Amendment) Order 2026, gazetted June 3\n\n Source: DayakDaily | Borneo Post\n\nWhat do you think? Worth the RM350, or sticking with the RM200 five-year option?