- If travelling overseas the LTSVP should be in the new passport.
- Renewing LTSVP online may not be possible, as it can't be done with a new passport number. If the old passport number is used it must have at least 6 months duration left.
- If asked for ID by police or immigration they may insist that the LTSVP is in the new passport.
But when I returned on my STO appointment date with these forms I was told that they weren’t needed. I had been given incorrect information; instead the correct process is:
- Make STO appointment. I used the ‘Kutipan Passport' option at Jalan Duta, but some state offices may require the transfer endorsement option to be used, or you might be lucky and not need to make an appointment at all. https://sto.imi.gov.my/STO/home.php
- Complete the IM.12 form (and attach passport photo) and bring it to your appointment. You can get IM.12 from Immigration or download the form here
- Bring originals and copies of the following to your appointment:
- Old and new passports (copy of bio pages only)
- Marriage certificate
- Spouse IC (copy of both sides)
- Current LTSVP
It took under 3 hours from taking a number to collecting the passports.
I was not charged a fee for transferring my LTSVP, but apparently certain nationalities do need to pay a fee to have their multiple entry visa transferred. The immigration officer can advise you.
My new passport has now been registered on the Immigration system so I can use it for renewal of LTSVP.
I can also use it at the Autogates when travelling through KLIA and KLIA2, although the first time I travelled on my new passport the system did not recognise it so I had to go to the manual counter. On subsequent trips I was able to use the Autogates without any problems.