Malaysian Immigration confirms physical passports still accepted at autogates despite MyNIISe rollout

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There seems to be confusion about using the National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) for travelling. Thankfully, the immigration authorities have clarified that travellers can still use physical passports to clear immigration via autogates (e-gates) at the country’s entry and exit points. This reassurance from the Director General of the Immigration Department comes amid public confusion over whether the new digital system is mandatory.

 

MyNIISe Not Mandatory for Now

The MyNIISe app is designed to streamline immigration clearance using QR codes tied to a traveller’s details. However, authorities have emphasised that MyNIISe is not currently compulsory, and passport holders can still obtain clearance using existing methods. These alternative options include manually processing at counters, using QR codes from the MyBorderPass app, or simply scanning physical passports at autogates as usual.

The MyNIISe system, which has been piloted at select checkpoints such as land border crossings in Johor, aims to eventually expand to major airports and other entry points across Malaysia. While officials encourage the public to adopt MyNIISe for its faster and more efficient immigration clearance, they stress that travellers should not worry if they have yet to register or use the system. The traditional method of using passport scanning remains fully operational.

 

Clearing Up Confusion Around Mandatory Digital IDs

Recently, some announcements suggested that MyDigital ID would become the sole login method for MyNIISe by mid-January 2026, which led to uncertainty among travellers. Immigration officials have clarified that although MyDigital ID will be integrated as a login option, it does not replace the need for physical passports at the moment.

 

Bottomline for Travellers

For people planning international travel from Malaysia, the key takeaway is that you must still carry your passport, and you have multiple paths to clear immigration. Authorities appear focused on transitioning gradually, avoiding disruption for travellers while modernising immigration procedures. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.