Do foreign immigration systems reject passports over 10 years old?

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Foreign Immigration Systems Do Not Reject Passports Exceeding 10 Years of Validity

Foreign immigration control systems do not reject Malaysian International Passports (PMA) with validity periods exceeding 10 years. The difficulties encountered by holders of such passports abroad are attributed to the internal systems of certain airlines, not to the border control mechanisms of countries.
Airline Systems Set Maximum Validity at 10 Years

The core of the issue lies with the operational systems employed by some airlines, which have established a maximum passport validity limit of 10 years. This internal restriction by airlines creates complications for travellers whose passports, while compliant with international standards, exceed this arbitrary airline-imposed threshold. The Immigration Department confirmed that international border controls and adherence to International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards do not present a problem with passports of longer validity.
Malaysia to Engage ICAO on Airline System Discrepancies

To address these airline-specific issues, Malaysia intends to bring the matter to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The objective is to coordinate with airlines and seek a resolution to the discrepancies in their systems regarding passport validity periods. However, no specific timeframe has been provided for this coordination, as the resolution falls outside the direct jurisdiction of the Immigration Department.
Changes to Passport Issuance Policy

The Immigration Department has clarified its current policy, which involves issuing passports with a maximum validity of 10 years. Previously, early passport renewals could result in an additional validity period carried forward from the old passport, leading to new passports with a validity of up to 10 years and six months. This practice of granting extensions beyond 10 years has now ceased, with new passports strictly capped at a 10-year validity period.
Support for Existing Long-Validity Passport Holders

Malaysians who currently hold passports with validity periods exceeding 10 years can obtain replacement passports without charge. The department is also planning to issue a notice to all airlines to facilitate travel for Malaysians holding these passports. Since the introduction of the 10-year validity policy on July 1, approximately 38,000 passports have been issued, with 26,000 of these having validity periods exceeding the 10-year mark.

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