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EMERGENCY TRAVEL DOCUMENT (EC)
Further questions related to Emergency Certificate (EC):
Phone : (213)892-1238 ext. 111 or press no.1
Email: lax.consular1@kln.gov.my cc. mwlosangeles@kln.gov.my
This document is issued to Malaysians holding an expired, lost passport or passport validity less than 6 months to return to Malaysia one way via all countries
List of Countries that do not recognize Malaysian Emergency Certificate (EC) Travel Document:-
- Brunei
- Canada
- Chile
- France
- Germany
- Holland
- Iran
- Iraq
- Italy
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Norway
- Oman
- Papua New Guinea
- Senegal
- Sudan
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- U.A.E
HOURS OF OPERATIONS:
Phone Services
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Monday to Friday except Holidays)
Submission by appointments
09:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Monday to Friday except Holidays)
Submission by third party
09:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Monday to Friday except Holidays)
Walk-in document collection
09:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Monday to Friday except Holidays)
NOTE: Malaysians who fail to register with the Consulate on a yearly basis would face the risk of having their nationality revoked under Article 25(2) of the Federal Constitution.
Required forms:
- Passport Application Form (IM.42-Pin 1/1997)
- Right Thumbprint & Signature Notarization (disregard if submit in person)
- Registration of Malaysian Citizens Abroad
- Mailing address information form (disregard if pick up in person)
Mail-in Application
For mail-in applications, please send your complete application package to the following address:
Consulate General of Malaysia
Attn: Passport Department
777 South Figueroa Street, Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Documents required are as follow:
- Passport Application Form (IM.42-Pin 1/1997)
- Right Thumbprint & Signature Notarization Form (disregard if submit in person
- Registration of Malaysian Citizens Abroad Form
- Mailing address information form (disregard if pick up in person
- Current Malaysian International Passport & Photocopy(particulars/first page)
- Original Malaysian Identity card (MyKad) and photocopy (front & back)
- Photocopy of Permanent Resident Card/U.S Visa/I-94
- Photocopy of Confirmed flight Itinerary (Must show where you will be departing from, where you will be transiting, and your final destination MUST be Malaysia)
- Three (3) recent U.S passport sized photograph (2X2 inches) – (See photograph requirements below)
- Processing fee to apply for Emergency Travel Document:
U.S $18.00 Money Order/Cashier's Check made payable to "Consulate General of Malaysia" for all applicants.
NOTE: NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED
- For the return postage – provide one (1) prepaid Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Envelope (USD33.40) available from your local U.S. Postal Service.
For children 12 years old and below, please provide these additional documents:
1. Copy of birth certificate
2. Copy of Borang W (for child born abroad)
3. Photocopy of the father’s/guardian’s Malaysia Identification card (MyKad)
4. Photocopy of the father’s/guardian’s Permanent Resident Card/U.S Visa
5. Father/guardian MUST SIGN item no.13 (on Bapa/Penjaga yang sah) as consent to issue passport to the child.
6. Children under three (3) years old is exempted from providing a thumbprint.
Failure to comply with the above requirement will delay the process. Consulate General will not hold responsible for any delay to your travel arrangement.
Notes:
- The Consulate is not responsible for the documents lost in mail.
- Processing time for Emergency Travel Document will take approximately 3 – 5 business days.
- The Consulate General is not responsible for any delay due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Processing fee is subject to change according to exchange rate given by Malaysian Accountant General's Department.
MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH SPECIFICATION

Photograph Requirements
- Three (3) recent identical U.S. passport-sized photographs (2x2 inches)
- Clear white background with no shadows
- No dangling earrings
- No hair accessories
- No eyelash extensions
- No glasses / contact lens
- Dark-colored clothing covering shoulders and chest
- Ears and eyebrows must be fully visible
- Hair must not cover the forehead
- Full-face view, directly facing the camera with a neutral facial expression
- Both eyes open and mouth closed (no teeth showing)
- No hats or head coverings that obscure hair or hairline, unless worn daily for religious purposes
- Full face must remain visible
- Head covering must not cast shadows on the face
- Ensure sufficient space above the head (do not crop too closely to the hairline)
- Photographs must be of good quality (not blurry)
- (For men) No earrings, necklace, or any accessories
Note : Application will be delayed if photographs do not meet specifications.