Loading edition…
Malaysia's 10-Year Passport Costs RM150 More. Is It Worth It?

Malaysia's 10-Year Passport Costs RM150 More. Is It Worth It?

Online renewal for the 10-year Malaysian passport started on 2 November. The longer option costs RM350 instead of RM200. Here is the simple maths before you choose.

You can now renew a 10-year Malaysian passport online. The Immigration Department added the option to MyOnline Passport on 2 November 2026.

The 10-year passport itself is not entirely new. What changed this week is that you no longer need to choose the five-year option just because you are renewing online.

But should you pay the extra RM150?

The simple comparison

For most Malaysians aged 18 to 59, the fees are:

Option Fee Cost per year of validity
5-year passport RM200 RM40
10-year passport RM350 RM35

The 10-year version costs RM150 more today, but works out RM50 cheaper than buying two five-year passports at today's prices.

You also avoid a second renewal after five years, assuming you still need a passport then.

The catch? You pay RM350 upfront. And the saving assumes passport fees do not change, and you keep using the same passport for its full validity.

Which would you choose?

If you travel regularly, ten years could make sense. You spend less time renewing and get a small saving over a decade.

If you rarely travel, a five-year passport may be sufficient. Spending RM200 now keeps another RM150 in your pocket, and you can decide whether you need to renew when those five years end.

A longer validity also does not protect you from losing or damaging your passport. Replacement fees are a separate consideration.

Can everyone apply for ten years?

No. The Immigration Department's fee schedule lists the 10-year option for adults.

For people aged 60 and above, the fees are RM100 for five years or RM175 for ten. Those below 18 are not eligible for ten-year validity.

Some categories, including eligible persons with disabilities, have different fee arrangements.

How do you renew online?

The new choice is available through the Immigration Department's MyOnline Passport renewal service.

It is an online renewal facility, not a guarantee that first-time applicants can skip an immigration counter.

According to the government's passport renewal guidance, online renewal is not available for some categories, including applicants with lost or damaged passports, children aged 13 and below, and several special applicant groups.

You will still need to follow Immigration's official application and collection instructions. Do not assume a passport will be posted to you simply because you applied online.

One last thing before you pay

If your passport still has plenty of validity left, there is no need to replace it merely because the 10-year option exists.

For most people, the decision comes down to one question:

Would you rather save RM150 today, or spend a little more to avoid renewing again in five years?