Consulate General of Malaysia in New York

Only a few Malaysian Missions overseas are given the authority to issue Malaysia Passport and other traveling documents to Malaysians abroad. At the moment, besides New York, other Missions given the authority to accept and process Malaysian Passport application are in Singapore, Melbourne, Hong Kong, London and Jakarta.

For Missions without the authority, applications can still be made through it who would then submit the application to the Immigration Department of Malaysia headquarters in Putrajaya, Malaysia.

Consulate General of Malaysia Contact Information

313 East 43rd Street New York, NY 10017 USA Tel: +1 (212) 490 2723 / +1 (212) 490 2723 ext. 108 (Passport & Visa) Fax: +1 (212) 490 2049 / +1 (212) 490 1439 (Passport & Visa) Email: mwnewyorkcg@kln.gov.my / newyork@imi.gov.my (Passport & Visa) GMT: -4hrs (Eastern Daylight Time) : 12 jam KL (-) New York (+) Working Days: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Working Hours: [Passport/Consular Matters Submission Time] Mon - Thu : 9:30 am - 12:30 pm / Fri : 9:30 am - 11:30 am Closed: Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays

Malaysia Passport Renewal Procedure in Consulate General of Malaysia in New York

Document Required

1. Original current Malaysian Passport;

2. Original and one copy of your Malaysian Identification Card - front and back (or certified true copy*);

3. Original and one copy of Proof of Legal Status in the US; (i.e. Permanent Resident Card or Valid U.S. Visa);

4. For children's passport applications (under 18 years) please include:

  4.1. Original and one copy of the child's Malaysian Registration of birth (Borang W or Borang H) or birth certificate;

  4.2. Mykid or Mykad of the children

  4.3. Original and one copy of either Father's or Mother's Malaysian Identity Card (or certified true copy*);

5. Completed and signed Registration of Malaysian Citizen in the USA form (The form can be downloaded from the download section on the website). This form is the requirement from the Consulate General of Malaysia, New York.

*Certified true copies are accepted ONLY from Malaysia if obtained from:

(a) any Immigration office;

(b) any Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara office;

(c) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia.

Specifications of Photo for Malaysian International Passport

A photograph is taken at Passport Division using Facial Live Capture Recognition Device.
Applicants should wear dark-colored clothing covering shoulders and chests.
Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera with a neutral facial expression, both eyes open and mouth closed.
Do not wear a hat or head covering/obscures hair or hairline unless worn daily for religious purpose. Full face must be visible, and the head covering must not cast any shadows on your face.
Contact lenses and spectacles are not allowed while taking pictures.
The applicants who wear a veil (tudung) are required to wear a dark-colored veil.

Additional Documents for Lost Passport Application

Statutory Declarations (Service available at Consular Division, High Commission of Malaysia)
Police Report (Translation or Emergency Certificate, if any)
Recent color passport size photograph (White background, Size: 35 mm x 50 mm, Polaroid photo is not accepted)
International / Restricted Passport (Copy, if available)
Form IM.42 to be duly complete

Processing Period

Five working days after the submission date.

Additional Documents for Damaged Passport Application

Recent color passport size photograph (White background, Size: 35 mm x 50 mm, polaroid photo is not accepted)
International / Restricted Passport (Copy)
Form IM.42 to be duly complete

Processing Period

Five working days after the submission date.

Additional Documents for Passport Application (Sabah / Sarawak Origin)

Parent’s birth certificate
Parent’s marriage certificate
Parent’s passports

Processing Period

Approximately two months. The application will be sent to Immigration Offices, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah / Kuching, Sarawak, for processing and approval.

Additional Documents for Change Of Name In The Malaysia International Passport

Approval letter on the change of / additional name obtained from the Identity Card Division, National Registration Department, Putrajaya.
Copy of Malaysian Identity Card (IC) / Temporary IC KPPK 09.
Other relevant documents, such as the marriage certificate, certificate of baptism, certificate of religious conversion, etc. (where applicable).

* All documents are to be produced in original and photocopy upon submission.

** Please be advised that children below 4 years old are encouraged to bring along two pieces of a photograph with a white background. (Size 35mm x 50mm).

Presence of Applicant

Applicant above 18 years has to be present for submission and collection of passport.
Applicant below 18 years has to be present for submission and collection of passport. and accompanied by one of their Malaysian parents.
Applicant below 2 years need not be present for passport collection. The passport can be collected by one of their Malaysian parents.

Submission and Collection Hours (Monday - Thursday)

Submission : 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Collection Time : 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Same day)

Submission and Collection Hours (Friday)

Submission : 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Collection Time : 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm (Same day)

Special Queue Number

For a senior citizen, pregnant woman, disabled person and newborn baby only.

Passport Fees

USD70.00 - Adult (13-59 years old)

Special Fees

USD35.00 - Children below 13 years old

USD35.00 - Senior Citizen 60 years old and above

Persons with disabilities with Malaysian OKU Card = Gratis (free)

Note: Payable in US Dollars (Cash Only).

States under the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Malaysia, New York:

Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin.

All applicants living in the 17 states under Consulate General of Malaysia in New York's jurisdiction as stated above MUST submit their applications IN PERSON.

Kindly call the Immigration Section +1(212) 490 2723 ext. 108 / 110 for inquiries.

General Statement

The use of the word of ‘anak lelaki’ (AL) and ‘anak perempuan (AP) for Indian and non-muslims citizens on the main page has been repealed but disclosed in the ‘OBSERVATIONS’ page.

If the applicant is under the age of 18 years, his/her parents' Malaysian Identity Card is required.

Malaysian passport unclaimed after three months from the date specified in the receipt of payment will be fortified and disposed of. The applicant must submit a new application and it will is processed accordingly including payment.

Particulars of children (including newborns) will no longer be included in the parent’s passport. The child will be issued a separate passport. A change of photographs for children two years and above can be made. Submit two recent photographs and birth certificates (original and a copy).

 The applicant and his/her children must appear before the Immigration officer.

Under the Guardianship Act 1961 – Amendment (1999), consent can be given by the mother for the child under 18 years old.

Passports reported lost and rediscovered is not valid and the information will be forwarded to INTERPOL

Note

High Commission of Malaysia officers reserves the right to ask/request additional documentation deemed necessary.



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