
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
| State | Issuance Offices (Processing & Issuance) | Recipient Offices (Only Accept Applications) | UTC Centers |
| Kedah | Alor Setar, Langkawi, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kulim | _ | UTC Alor Setar, UTC Sungai Petani |
| Perlis | Kangar | _ | UTC Perlis |
| Terengganu | Besut | Dungun, Kerteh | UTC Kuala Terengganu |
| Kelantan | _ | Rantau Panjang, Pengkalan Kubor, Gua Musang | UTC Kota Bharu |
| Pulau Pinang | Seberang Jaya, George Town | _ | _ |
| Perak | Ipoh, Taiping, Teluk Intan, Pengkalan Hulu, Lumut | Kampar | UTC Ipoh |
| Selangor | PKNS Shah Alam, Kelana Jaya, Kuala Langat, Pelabuhan Klang, Kajang, Kuala Kubu Baru, Puchong, Kuala Selangor | _ | UTC Shah Alam |
| Pahang | Temerloh, Raub, Cameron Highlands | Pulau Tioman, Kuala Lipis, Pekan | UTC Kuantan |
| Johor | Johor Bahru (Setia Tropika), Batu Pahat, Kukup, Segamat, Mersing, Muar, Kulai Jaya, Kluang | Tanjung Pengelih, Pagoh | UTC Johor Bahru, UTC Pasir Gudang |
| Kuala Lumpur | Jalan Duta, Wangsa Maju | _ | UTC Pudu, UTC Sentul, UTC Keramat |
| Putrajaya | Menara Ikhlas | _ | _ |
| Sarawak | Kuching, Lawas, Limbang, Sri Aman, Bintulu | Kota Samarahan, Marudi, Sarikei, Kapit, Mukah, Sundar | UTC Kuching, UTC Miri, UTC Sibu |
| Sabah | Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Lahad Datu | Sipitang, Ranau, Kudat, Semporna, Tenom | UTC 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
| Country | Issuance Office Location |
| United Kingdom | London |
| Australia | Melbourne |
| Indonesia | Jakarta |
| Singapore | Singapore |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
| United States | New York |
| Saudi Arabia | Jeddah |
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:
| Country | Representative Office |
| United States | Consulate General of Malaysia, New York |
| Australia | High Commission of Malaysia, Canberra |
| Hong Kong | Consulate General of Malaysia, Hong Kong SAR |
| Indonesia | Malaysian Embassy, Jakarta |
| Singapore | High Commission of Malaysia, Singapore |
| United Kingdom | High Commission of Malaysia, London |
Issuance vs Recipient Offices
FAQs About Malaysian and overseas passport recipient
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.






