Malaysian and Overseas Passport Recipient and Issuance Offices

Malaysian and Overseas Passport Recipient and Issuance Offices

It is necessary to visit designated Issuance and Recipient Offices when applying for or renewing a Malaysian passport. Application acceptance and processing are handled by Issuance Offices, while recipient offices only accept applications, which are then processed at the state’s headquarters.

Domestic Passport Offices in Malaysia

Here is a list of Issuance Offices, Recipient Offices, and Urban Transformation Centres (UTCs) in each state:

Passport Issuance and Recipient Offices in Malaysia

StateIssuance Offices (Processing & Issuance)Recipient Offices (Only Accept Applications)UTC Centers
KedahAlor Setar, Langkawi, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kulim_UTC Alor Setar, UTC Sungai Petani
PerlisKangar_UTC Perlis
TerengganuBesutDungun, KertehUTC Kuala Terengganu
Kelantan_Rantau Panjang, Pengkalan Kubor, Gua MusangUTC Kota Bharu
Pulau PinangSeberang Jaya, George Town__
PerakIpoh, Taiping, Teluk Intan, Pengkalan Hulu, LumutKamparUTC Ipoh
SelangorPKNS Shah Alam, Kelana Jaya, Kuala Langat, Pelabuhan Klang, Kajang, Kuala Kubu Baru, Puchong, Kuala Selangor_UTC Shah Alam
PahangTemerloh, Raub, Cameron HighlandsPulau Tioman, Kuala Lipis, PekanUTC Kuantan
JohorJohor Bahru (Setia Tropika), Batu Pahat, Kukup, Segamat, Mersing, Muar, Kulai Jaya, KluangTanjung Pengelih, PagohUTC Johor Bahru, UTC Pasir Gudang
Kuala LumpurJalan Duta, Wangsa Maju_UTC Pudu, UTC Sentul, UTC Keramat
PutrajayaMenara Ikhlas__
SarawakKuching, Lawas, Limbang, Sri Aman, BintuluKota Samarahan, Marudi, Sarikei, Kapit, Mukah, SundarUTC Kuching, UTC Miri, UTC Sibu
SabahKota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Lahad DatuSipitang, Ranau, Kudat, Semporna, TenomUTC Kota Kinabalu, UTC Keningau, UTC Tawau
W.P. Labuan__UTC Labuan

There are several Issuance Offices that process passport “Applications and Renewals” for Malaysians living abroad.

Overseas Passport Issuance Offices

CountryIssuance Office Location
United KingdomLondon
AustraliaMelbourne
IndonesiaJakarta
SingaporeSingapore
Hong KongHong Kong
United StatesNew York
Saudi ArabiaJeddah

Malaysian Representative Offices for Passport Applications

The Security and Passport Division, Immigration Department of Malaysia, Putrajaya processes all applications accepted by some Malaysian representative offices abroad. From the date of submission, this process usually takes three to four months.

In the case of a lost passport:

CountryRepresentative Office
United StatesConsulate General of Malaysia, New York
AustraliaHigh Commission of Malaysia, Canberra
Hong KongConsulate General of Malaysia, Hong Kong SAR
IndonesiaMalaysian Embassy, Jakarta
SingaporeHigh Commission of Malaysia, Singapore
United KingdomHigh Commission of Malaysia, London

Issuance vs Recipient Offices

  • Issuance Offices – These offices accept and process applications.
  • Recipient Offices – They receive applications and then process them at the state headquarters office.

FAQs About Malaysian and overseas passport recipient

Ans: Malaysian Immigration Department is issuing passports in Malaysia.

Ans: Under the MyOnline Passport section of the Immigration Department of Malaysia’s online portal (https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/eservices/main), locate the ‘Pertanyaan Status Permohonan-Inquiry of the application status’ link.

Conclusion

Applying for or renewing a Malaysian passport requires visiting the appropriate Issuance or Recipient Office based on location. By ensuring the correct office is visited, applicants can experience a smooth and efficient passport application process, whether in Malaysia or overseas.

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