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Malaysian Embassy in Damascus, Syria

Diplomatic relations between Malaysia and the Syrian Arab Republic was established in 1958. The decision to establish the diplomatic relation immediately after Malaysia gained its independent in 1957 reflects the importance that Malaysia attaches to the country. As bilateral relations particularly in economics and trade started to pick-up its steam, both governments realize on the need to establish resident missions in each other’s capital. The Embassy of Malaysia in Damascus was established in 18 February 2002 while the Syrian Arab Republic established theirs in Kuala Lumpur in June 2001.

Malaysian in Syria may renew their passports through the Embassy of Malaysia in Damascus. Applicants are advised to submit their applicants well ahead of time (e.g. 6 months before the passport expires or when the passport has 3 pages left) since the renewal also take a quite some times to be processed.

 
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Requirements for passport renewal are as follows:

1. An application form (IM.42-Pin.1/97) – can be downloaded at www.imi.gov.my; (Must printed in A4 size paper on both side)
2. Malaysian International Passport (original and 2 photocopies of the main page and residence permit)
3. Birth Certificate (original and 2 photocopies) - for Malaysians under the age of 12
4. Identity Card (original and 2 photocopies)
5. 3 coloured photographs, size 3.5 cm x 5.0 cm
6. Fee: Fee: SYP4100.00 (cash) for 48 pages. Validity of passport 5 years.
7. For applicants below 12 years old and overseas students below 21 years old, passport fee is SYP2050.00

Processing done by Passport Section, Immigration Malaysia Headquarters, Putrajaya. Due to limitation and the schedule of diplomatic pouch, the whole process will take approximately between 1 to 2 months.

As the Embassy will not be able to determine exactly the date when the passport is ready, applicant is advised to kindly wait for the information.
 

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Malaysian Embassy in Damascus, Syria Location Map
Malaysian Embassy in Damascus, Syria
No. 117, Al Farabi Street
Mezzeh East Villas
Damascus
Syrian Arab Republic


Tel :  00963 11 612 2811 / 2812 / 2813
Fax:  00963 11 612 2814

Email: malsyria@kln.gov.my

Office Hours : Saturday - Thursday 8.00 am - 3.00 pm
 
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Lost of Travel Documents / Passport Abroad

All lost passport applications will be thoroughly investigated by the Immigration Department in Malaysia before any consideration can be made for its replacement. Passport is an important document therefore it must be in the safe custody of the holder at all times.

For the record, the production of a new passport due to loss usually takes a longer time as it is in the Immigration Department of Malaysia’s discretion when it will finish investigating the loss.

It is important for you to report a lost passport at the nearest police station. Some police stations do have a standard document property lost form but if not, kindly ask for a note or slip with the police station address printed on it and request them to fill in the report number.

Report the loss at the nearest Police Station and submit the report to the nearest Malaysian Mission.

Documents required to be submitted are as follows:
 
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◦ A copy of the police report
◦ Other documents that can be used as proof of citizenship as such MyKad, Driving License,
Birth certificate & etc.

An Emergency Certificate will be issued by the Mission which would enable the person to travel home to Malaysia (one way trip).

Emergency Certificate

Requirements for the Emergency Certificate are as follows:

• Form (IM.42C) + Borang Permohonan Perakuan Cemas (IM.41) (Available at the Embassy)
• Original Police Report
• 2 recent coloured photos (3.5 cm x 5.0 cm);
• Identity card;
• Birth certificate (if any);
• Evidence of RETURN air ticket to Malaysia
• Emergency Certificate fee of RM50.00

Other Services

The Embassy also offers the following services and provides assistance in following cases:

• Registration of absent voters for qualified Malaysians in
Syria;
• Serving judicial documents to defendants in Malaysia or
Syria;
• Obtaining diplomatic clearance for Malaysian aircrafts flying over or landing in the Syria territory;
• Locating missing Malaysians in
Syria;
• Arrest of Malaysians in
Syria;
• Death of Malaysians in
Syria; and
• Emergency situation such as riot, flood, earthquake etc.

Notice to Malaysian

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia encourages all Malaysian travelers to register with their local Embassy or Consulate when arriving in a foreign country. Registration helps the Embassy to provide important services for Malaysian residing or traveling abroad.

Some of these services include:

* Locating individuals in cases of family or personal emergencies,
* Relaying important travel and safety information about the region,
* Arranging evacuation transportation in cases of natural disaster or civil unrest,
* Issuing replacement passports when originals are lost, and
* A number of other administrative services relating to personal documentation.

Without the information provided through registration, the Embassy is severely hindered in its ability to provide these services. Many of these services involve emergency situations and time constraints, therefore failure to register will almost certainly lead to delays at moments when you can least afford them.