Passport renewal in an hour, here’s how.
We have read so much on passport renewals via the UTC and
how much time it would consume. I was recommended however, to try the Immigration office in Sri Hartamas (opposite Publika) – being reputable for its staffs’ politeness
and efficiency.
Photo credit as embeded.
Here’s my experience.
This morning, I reached the said immigration office at 6.30
a.m., only to find out no cars are allowed entry till 7.00 a.m., so we waited outside
(along the main road). By 6.45 a.m. the queue of cars doubled, and tripled.
At 7
sharp, the guard allowed us in and we parked. Parking were ample (but fills up
pretty quick) – both along the roads as well as the usual lot.
At 7.15 a.m., we queued in line. Lucky me, I was the first
^^”! (This is for a weekday though).
By 7.30 a.m., the officer allowed entry for old citizens
(above 60 of age), pregnant women, OKUs and parents with toddlers (age 2 and
below)… and followed by me (being the first in line).
As we approach the counter to collect our number, they will require your identification card and your old passport.
Subsequently, we proceed to the counter and the passport procedure began - signatures, pictures,
details verification, thumb prints and signature.
Yes, you DO NOT need to bring your photographs, a picture
will be taken on the spot. Your ears and brow have to be visible, teeth should
not be seen while smiling.
NO forms are required to be filled either.
After that, you will be called to the counter 15 or 16 for
payment. The renewal rates (effective January 2015) as follow:
Only CASH is allowed. A receipt will be given in return.
On the receipt, it says that collection will be available in
1 –hour from the time of payment. Though in half an hour, I got my passport. The counters for collection are Counter 1 to
6.
Kiasu or not, the earliness definitely paid off – One hour
was all it took and I even managed to get to work by 9.00 a.m. Productive
morning I call it ;) Hope these info helps!
Recap of things to bring:
- 1. Payment for passport renewal (in cash)
- 2. Old passport
- 3. Identification Card / MyKad
- 4. Light bites and water
Attire:
Wear a collared shirt preferably, and no slippers nor shorts. Standard government department dresscode
restrictions apply to enter the building.
