If you hold a Malaysian passport but now it’s about to expire and you are looking to renew the passport. But can you renew your Malaysian passport in Singapore? Yes, every Malaysian passport holder can renew the Malaysian passport in Singapore.

In this article, we have covered all the information on how to renew the Malaysian passport in Singapore. In addition, this article has included the documents you need to carry; its cost, and some important FAQs related to the renewal of Malaysian passport in Singapore.

Renewing your Malaysian passport steps

It is very easy to renew the Malaysian passport in Singapore ICA only if you have the right document as specified by the immigration authorities. Here is the step-by-step process to renew your Malaysian passport in Singapore:

• You are required to schedule an appointment for renewing your passport at the high commission of Malaysia, Singapore. If you are unaware of the High commission office location, its central office is located in Johor, the South Eastern Malaysia state associated to Singapore.
• After that, you will be required to submit the duly completed passport renewal application form.
• Submit all the relevant supporting documents along with the photographs taken within the previous three months.
• Now, after following all the above steps, you are required to pay the passport renewal fees.
• Now, after you have properly followed all the above steps, you will have to keep waiting to receive the update from the authorities on the Malaysian passport renewal application process.
• After that, you will require to visits to the consular office to hand over your old passport and collect the new one.

Documents required to renew  Malaysian passport

No matter how you are applying for the renewal Malaysian passport in Singapore, either online or in-person; you will have to gather the following renewal documents:

• A valid Malaysian identity card
• You must carry old Malaysian passports.
• Application submission receipt only in case of online applications
• You must carry your most recent passport size photographs (taken in the last three months)

What are the requirements for a photograph taken in Singapore to apply for a Malaysian passport renewal?

When clicking photographs to submit for Malaysian passport renewal online in Singapore, the applicant must comply with the formal dress code.

Following is the total guide which you need to take care of prior to taking a photograph for the renewal of your Malaysian passport online:

• You must wear a dark shirt which can be either black or dark blue with a collared neck.
• You must not wear any sunglasses or specs.
• Lightning should be proper, and make sure that selfie photos are not allowed.
• Your mouth should be closed, and your teeth should not be concealed.
• You must present yourself professionally like your hair should be combed appropriately to reveal the forehead, ears, and eyebrows.

Malaysian passport renewal fee

The fees for renewing a Malaysian passport in Singapore is the same in both manners, whether you are applying for passport renewal online or in person. Malaysian passport renewal fees are 200 RM (around 65 SGD) for adults aged between 13 and 59 years. However, for those people more than 60 years old, the renewal fee is only 100 RM (around 33 SGD).

If you request a Malaysian passport renewal, you will be required to pay the renewal fees in Singapore dollars and cash. In comparison, while applying online, you can pay the fees through internet banking.

Can I arrange a Malaysian passport renewal online?

Yes, it is possible for every applicant to apply for the renewal of a Malaysian passport online and complete most of the process by sitting at the comfort of their home without being physically present at the consular office or any of the immigration Departments.

You can arrange the Malaysian passport renewal online by visiting the Immigration Department of Malaysia’s online passport portal. Here is what you need to do:

• You are required to duly complete the online application form by visiting the online portal. (Note to read all the relevant information properly as immigration authority strictly check all the details)
• After that, in the next step, you will require to upload your recent passport size photo in the online portal that meets all the photographs criteria ( i.e., you should not wear the glasses, must have a white backdrop)
• Then you are required to pay the application process fees.

After following all the above steps properly, you still have to visit the immigration office in person to surrender your old passport and receive the new one. The online facility for renewing the Malaysian passport in Singapore is not available for everyone. For example, those passport holders whose passport has been lost or damaged can apply for the passport renewal in person.

How long will it take to receive the new passport?

There is no exact time to provide you with the new passport. However, it depends on how you are applying for the renewal of your passport.

If you are applying for the Malaysian passport renewal online in Singapore, you will be provided with the date and time of collection of your passport on the submission receipt.

For submitting a renewal application in person at the high commission of Malaysia Singapore, most of the time, the collection of the new passport is stated as one working day after submission.

Renew lost/damage Malaysian passports online in Singapore 

If your Malaysian passport is damaged or lost in Singapore, then you are not granted to renew it online. However, you will require visiting the Malaysian High Commission for any further details regarding the renewal of your Malaysian passport in Singapore.

FAQ’s

I uploaded the incorrect photo when I applied to renew my Malaysian passport in Singapore. Can I resubmit an application for Malaysian Passport Renewal with a new photograph?

Once you have submitted a Malaysian passport renewal application on the website, you cannot resubmit or amend it. This means there are no chances of modification after the submission. That is why it is advisable to check all the details before final submission.

How sooner you can apply to renew your Malaysian passport in Singapore?

Applicants can apply for the renewal of a Malaysian passport online if the validity of the passport and expiry date is less than a year. However, the Malaysian High Commissioner in Singapore does not provide the online facility for Malaysian passport renewal having the validity of more than a year.

If the applicants want to renew the Malaysian passports online for more than a year, they will be required to send an email to singapore@imi.gov.my.

Is it possible to pay the passport renewal fee for Malaysia in Singapore using a credit card or a Singapore bank account?

The official website for renewing Malaysian passport in Singapore online-only considers one method of payment, i.e. Internet Banking with a Malaysian bank account. Payment should be only in FPX mode. However, you cannot pay the Malaysian passport renewal fee with the Singapore credit card or Malaysian bank account/Singapore bank account.

How long is the newly renewed Malaysian passport valid in Singapore?

Once the Malaysian passport is renewed, it will be valid for five years from the Malaysian high commission in Singapore.

Is it possible to renew a Malaysian passport in Singapore if it is valid for more than a year?

As per the rule, Malaysian High Commission in Singapore does not grant online facilities to the Malaysian passport valid for more than one year. However, applicants are advised to wait for the renewal period to become less than one year or contact the Malaysian High Commission in Singapore.

Is it necessary for applicants to be physically present in Singapore to receive the renewed Malaysian passports?

The applicant needs to be physically present in Singapore in order to collect the newly renewed Malaysian passports.

During the day of the appointment, the Malaysian High commission inspects all the original documents submitted and registers the applicant’s biometric data. Therefore, the applicant is required to visit Singapore in person to obtain renewed Malaysian passport.

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