I recently replaced my passport. Once I had received it I decided to transfer my LTSVP to the new passport at Jalan Duta (KL).
Some people suggest that you can leave it until you renew your LTSVP and have the new pass put directly into the new passport, but there are 2 potential issues with this:
1) You will not be able to renew your LTSVP online and will have to try to get an appointment to apply for renewal in person. Getting an appointment for renewals can be difficult.
2) If you intend to travel then the pass must be in your passport (you may also need the pass in your passport if you are ever stopped by immigration)
In advance of submitting my request I went to Jalan Duta to ask about the process and was told that I needed an STO appointment, my Malaysian spouse to be present and to complete Surat Akuan, Imm55 & Im38. Therefore I had a Surat Akuan attested at a Commissioner For Oaths (cost RM30) and completed the other forms.
But when I returned on my STO appointment date with these forms I was told that they weren’t needed. Instead the correct process is:
a) Make STO appointment, choose the correct office, the ‘Kupitan Passport' option and your preferred time and date https://sto.imi.gov.my/STO/home.php
b) Complete the IM12 form (and attach passport photo) and bring it to your appointment. You can get IM12 from Immigration or download it online
c) Bring originals and copies of the following to your appointment:
i) Old and new passports (copy of bio pages only)
ii) Marriage certificate
iii) Spouse IC (copy of both sides)
iv) Current LTSVP
It took 2.5 hours from taking a number to collecting the passports, but I was not charged a fee for transferring the LTSVP.
My new passport has now been registered on the Immigration system so I can use it for renewal of LTSVP, and I can also use it at the e-Gates when travelling through KLIA1 and KLIA2.
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