Official-source guide
Lost or stolen Malaysian passport
- Police report
- Required for loss, fire, or natural disaster 1
- Decision target
- Within five working days after receipt 1
- Adult first loss, five years
- RM400 1
- Adult first loss, ten years
- RM550 1
- Abroad
- Report immediately to the nearest Malaysian mission 1
- Emergency Certificate
- RM50, valid nine months for return to Malaysia 2
If you are at home
Make a police report and apply at a nearby Immigration office. Bring the police report, MyKad, and JPN.KPPK 09 if MyKad is unavailable. A person under 18 needs the birth certificate and the accompanying parent's MyKad 1.
Immigration investigates the loss before approval. The department states that the outcome is given within five working days from receipt of the application 1.
If you are abroad
Report the loss immediately to the nearest Malaysian embassy or high commission. The mission can handle the replacement route or an Emergency Certificate for return to Malaysia 1,2.
Take the local police report, Malaysian identity documents, a copy of the lost passport if available, photos, and local status documents requested by the mission. A full replacement is subject to Immigration investigation and approval 1.
Emergency travel document
The Sijil Perakuan Cemas, or Emergency Certificate, is issued to a citizen abroad for return to Malaysia in qualifying cases. A reported lost passport is one stated ground 2.
Apply on Form IM.42 and the IM.42C questionnaire for passport loss. Provide the police report, identity documents and a copy, birth evidence where required, and two photos. The fee is RM50 or its equivalent, and validity is nine months from issue 2. Check exit-permit or visa needs with the host authority before buying the return ticket.
Replacement fees and forms
For an applicant aged 18 to 59, a five-year passport normally costs RM200. The first lost replacement is RM400, the second RM700, and a third or later replacement RM1,200 1.
For a ten-year adult passport, the normal price is RM350. The first lost replacement is RM550, the second RM850, and a third or later replacement RM1,350 1. Different age and concession categories have different amounts.
| Adult aged 18 to 59 | Normal | First replacement | Second | Third or later |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five years | RM200 | RM400 | RM700 | RM1,200 |
| Ten years | RM350 | RM550 | RM850 | RM1,350 |
If you find your passport later
Do not travel on it after the loss report. Take the recovered booklet to Immigration or the Malaysian mission handling the case. The passport is government property, and the replacement is issued only after the missing-document investigation 1.
Common questions
Do I need a police report?
Yes. Immigration requires it for a passport lost through loss, fire, or natural disaster 1.
How much is a first adult replacement?
RM400 for five years or RM550 for ten years for an applicant aged 18 to 59 1.
How long does the investigation take?
Immigration states that the outcome is given within five working days after receipt 1.
What is the Emergency Certificate fee?
RM50 or its equivalent. It is for return to Malaysia and is valid for nine months 2.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.
Sources
- Immigration Department of Malaysia: Malaysian International Passport
- Immigration Department of Malaysia: Emergency Certificate
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