Some people suggest 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:
- 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.
- 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)
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. I had been given incorrect information; instead the correct process is:
- 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
- Complete the IM12 form (and attach passport photo) and bring it to your appointment. You can get IM12 from Immigration or download it online
- 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 2½ 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 KLIA1 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.
