How to Order Malaysian Passport Online: A Step-by-Step Guide, plus tips for faster processing

Okay, so I recently had to get my Malaysian passport renewed, and let me tell you, it’s way easier to do it online now. Here’s how I did it:

First, I gathered all the stuff I needed. You know, the usual like my current passport, a digital photo of myself, and my payment details. The photo part was a bit tricky. It has to be a specific size and format, but the website has some guidelines on what’s needed. The guidelines are pretty clear, so just follow them closely.

Once I had everything ready, I headed over to the official Malaysian Immigration website. Seriously, I typed the official website of the immigration department on my browser and clicked enter, I was there.

On the website, I found this section for passport renewals, it says “Permohonan Pasport” which I guess means “Passport Application”. I clicked on that, and it took me to a page where I could start the online application. I just followed the prompts, you know. It asked me to put my details and upload my photo.

After I filled everything in and uploaded my photo, I reviewed all the details to make sure I didn’t make any typos. Once I was sure, I proceeded to the payment section. They let you pay online using a few different methods. I think it was credit card or online banking, something like that. I paid using my credit card.

Then there was a section to choose where I wanted to pick up my new passport. They had a list of immigration offices, and I just picked the one closest to me.

After paying, I got a confirmation email with an application number. They also told me I could check the status of my application online using that number. That’s what they call “Pertanyaan Status Permohonan”. You can use it to check your application status. Cool, right?

It took a few days, but I kept checking the status, and then one day, it said my passport was ready for pickup. So, I went to the immigration office I chose, showed them my old passport and the confirmation slip, and they handed me my brand-new passport.

My Tips for You

• Make sure your digital photo meets the requirements. They’re pretty strict about it.
• Double-check all the information before you submit. Typos can cause delays.
• Keep your application number safe. You’ll need it to check the status.
• Be patient. It might take a few days for your passport to be ready.

Honestly, the whole process was pretty straightforward. It’s so much better than having to go to the immigration office and wait in line for hours. If you need to renew your Malaysian passport, I definitely recommend doing it online.