The Best Time to Visit Immigration Offices

Applying International Passport in Malaysia is very simple and easy. This may be one of the reasons why Malaysian immigration offices in major cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru always queue up.

Waiting in long queues is a frustrating experience. Here are some tips that may reduce your waiting time:

1. Most of the Immigration Offices are peak on Monday, Friday, Saturday (for selected branch only), school holidays, eve and the day after public holiday. Avoid these days to skip the crowds.

2. Arrive Early. Some even arriving as early as 5:30 am and queue outside the immigration office.

3. Choose alternative immigration office. Usually, immigration offices in outskirts are not as crowded as cities, consider applying for / renewing your passport when return to hometown.

4. Ready with completed documents as required.

5. Go online. The days of lining up for a number and queue up to renew your passport may over with Online Passport Renewal.

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