yes but before covid it isn't that bad...it's way way smoother
u need to take a number and wait....normal stuff, not wake up before sunrise and go queue just to take a limited number
and even after 3 years the "backlog" doesn't seem to end

before covid i don't need to wake up so early, i just show up at opening hours to take a number...and not fight a number with others

Good initiative

He only been to Thailand SG, he manatau all these , hahahaha

Great news

Just because u 1 person do seamless doent mean all 1 million do seamless. U think why que still long

US 1 page but 10years

Kecian those gomen servant that work immigration, dah la kerja Banyak, selow sikit kena tiao, gaji pun Sama je dengan jabatan lain Yang goyang Kaki.

I guess you also dunno that US Visa last 10 years. Kesian.

Majority of very frequent business travelers will be doing regional travel which right now and many regional neighbors already using autogate or will be using autogate in the future.

Takes 60 years plus to do it.

No need to go far.
Vietnam passport last 10 years and they don't have to pay.

Make friends from few vietmoi, ull know this.

Passport freeeee

Good
Save time

Only. Putrajaya I know quite seems less, lesser population there.
And not everyone willing to travel 30km out of kl

they should have a special counter for those who finish their passport which is not expired.

like express passport renewal.

Nice, I can stay overseas for 10 years to find sugar daddy

pundek, why last time no give

ex gov bodo

can I still walk in at UTC to renew passport

want to renew for wife and kids

10 year passport mana 10 year passport mana: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025...port-yes-please


10-year passport? Yes, please
By RAHIMY RAHIM
Nation
Thursday, 11 Dec 2025

PETALING JAYA: With the new MyKad set to be introduced next year, tourism players and travellers are renewing calls for the government to expedite the imp­le­mentation of a 10-year Malay­sian passport.

The Tour Bus Association of Peninsular Malaysia Tai Poh Kim said many countries have already introduced it, including in the Philippines, Indonesia, the United States, United Kingdom and Aus­tralia.

“The move will be good for students studying abroad and Malay­sians who work overseas,” he said when contacted yesterday.

The existing Malaysian passport is valid for five years and requires renewal at least six months before expiration if one intends to travel overseas.

Tai, who is also managing director of Hello Holidays Sdn Bhd, said that it would be good if the government implemented it, as it would reduce the workload for the Immigration Department in the long run.

“We hope the Malaysian passport will eventually include a QR code to make it easier for travel agents like us to access the necessary data when booking air tickets and hotels.

“At the moment, passport information can only be read using specialised tools or readers,” he said.

Eileen Ooi, 33, who is a frequent traveller, said having a 10-year limit for passports saves the hassle of renewing them every five years.

“I travel quite often and have experienced some close calls, given that the passport is rende­r­ed ineligible for six months before the expiration date.

“At the same time, I don’t have to keep worrying when my passport will expire, especially if I do not fly for a long time,” said Ooi, who takes business trips frequ­ently.

Siti Suhaila Sarifuddin, 35, hopes the government would also make the renewal fees more affordable.

“If the fees are affordable, why not? It would save us from having to queue and wait for long hours.”

The mother of two said that because she has young children, she would still need to update their passport photos every few years.

“Some countries may not accept a passport if, for example, the child is already two or three years old, but the photo used is from when they were a baby.

“So, unless there is an option to update their photos online and simply collect the new passport without any hassle at the immigration office, it doesn’t make much difference.

“Whether the passport is valid for five or 10 years, the process would still be the same for parents like me if we can’t update our kids’ photos easily,” she said, urging the government to implement the 10-year validity for passports soon.

Malaysia Inbound Chinese Asso­ciation (Mica) president Datuk Dr Angie Ng took a neutral stance on the matter, saying that while a longer passport validity would certainly offer greater ­convenience to Malaysians, there is no clear evidence that it would significantly benefit the tourism industry as a whole.

“It will definitely be good for our travellers and is certainly helpful for the public.

“But for us, whether it’s five or 10 years, it doesn’t make much difference,” she says.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said in July 2024 that the ministry was ready to introduce a 10-year validity passport, although no implementation date has been set.

He said the Immigration Dep­art­ment had prepared to roll out a 50-page passport with double the current validity period, similar to those offered in several neighbouring countries.

However, there has been no further update on the proposal since then.

From 1 year ago: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024...0-year-passport


‘Speed up 10-year passport’
By RAHIMY RAHIM
Nation
Tuesday, 24 Dec 2024

PETALING JAYA: The travel and tour industry has urged the government to expedite the issuance of a 10-year Malaysian passport, saying the move is long overdue.

Malaysian Tourism Federation president Datuk Tan Kok Liang said the longer validity period would also ease the administrative burden on immigration officers, besides travellers themselves.

“Extending the validity period of passports from five to 10 years means less frequent renewals and, most importantly, it reduces overall cost for individuals.

“Fewer renewals mean fewer passport production materials and resources used too,” he said yesterday.

In July, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced that Malaysians would soon have the option to apply for a passport that will be valid for 10 years, for a higher fee.

He had said the Immigration Department was ready to introduce a 50-page passport with double the validity period, as is issued by several other countries in the region.

However, since then, there has been no news on the plan.

Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia treasurer-general Datuk Koong Lin Loong said people are eager for the move to be implemented.

“It will be less hassle for Malaysian travellers if they issue the 10-year passports.

“There will also be less hassle at Immigration Department counters,” he said.

Inbound Tourism Alliance chairman Uzaidi Udanis called on the government to implement the move immediately.

“If the validity period is longer, it will be better and much easier for all of us. It will definitely make it easier to plan our travels, indirectly benefiting travel operators too,” he said.

A local traveller, who wanted to be known only as John, said the government should keep its pledge to issue 10-year passports.

“Keep the five-year option but please do approve the 10-year passport soon. It is more convenient having a passport with a longer validity period.

“If the people can pay more for it, why hold back on it?” he said.

John said there were instances in the past when travellers were caught in a quandary in renewing their passports when the department was faced with a system glitch.

“It will also be in their own interest to issue the 10-year passports, as it will reduce the pressure on the department tremendously,” he added.

Currently, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia are among the countries in the region with 10-year passports.

The existing Malaysian passport is valid for five years and requires renewal at least six months before expiration if one intends to travel overseas.

Gomen and cronies made hundred of millions RM from new passport books, are unlikely to want 10 years validity.