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If a Child Travel Restriction Order Is Still in Force, Can the Child’s Passport Still Be Renewed❓

If a Child Travel Injunction Is in Force, Can the Passport Still Be Renewed?

Many parents are concerned about this issue:
If a child travel injunction is still in force, and the child’s passport is in your possession, can you still renew it?

The answer is: yes.

Renewing a Passport ≠ Taking the Child Abroad

A travel injunction prohibits the child from being taken out of Malaysia.
It does not prohibit parents from applying for or renewing the child’s passport.

As long as you are a lawful parent—especially the parent with custody—
the court will generally not prevent you from renewing the child’s passport due to the injunction.

General Situations for Renewing a Child’s Passport in Malaysia (Conceptual Overview)

Based on general practice, the procedures are as follows:

1. Both parents are Malaysian citizens and still married
   📌 Either parent may independently bring the child to apply for or renew the passport
2. One parent is a foreign national
   📌 Both parents are usually required to be present
3. Parents are divorced and both are Malaysian citizens
   📌 The Immigration Department will usually require the divorce or custody order
   📌 Only the parent with custody may apply for or renew the passport

Key Reminders

📌 A travel injunction is not a passport restriction
📌 Renewing a passport does not mean the child can travel abroad
📌 The Immigration Department relies primarily on custody orders

Each case may vary based on its facts, but the general principle is:
the injunction restricts “travel,” not the child’s basic identification documents.

Understanding this distinction can prevent unnecessary misunderstandings and anxiety.