Malaysia Embassy Attestation

Malaysia joined the Hague Apostille Convention in May 2024 — meaning DIRCO apostille is now recognised for use in Malaysia. Some Malaysian institutions still require additional High Commission attestation; we handle either route.

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Hague Convention status: Malaysia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. This means a DIRCO apostille is generally sufficient, though some receiving institutions still ask for embassy attestation.

How Malaysia attestation works

  1. Confirm with destination — apostille (DIRCO) or full attestation (DIRCO + High Commission)
  2. Notarisation or DHA procurement
  3. DIRCO Apostille — R1,650, ~1 week
  4. (Optional) Malaysian High Commission attestation if required
  5. Sworn translation into Bahasa Malaysia if required
  6. Courier delivery — to anywhere in Malaysia

High Commission of Malaysia, Pretoria

Address: 1108 Schoeman Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083

All foreign embassies and consulates in South Africa are based in Pretoria. We handle the full chain — DIRCO authentication followed by embassy stamping — without you needing to visit either.

Documents most commonly attested for Malaysia

Common use cases

Malaysia attestation is commonly required for: MM2H (Malaysia My Second Home) retirement visa, work visas, university enrolment in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, marriage registration, and commercial registrations.

Malaysia attestation pricing (2026)

ServicePrice (incl. VAT)Turnaround
DIRCO Apostille (post-May 2024, normally sufficient)R1,650~1 week
Full Embassy Attestation (DIRCO + High Commission)R3,1502-3 weeks
Embassy Attestation (embassy step only)R1,5001-2 weeks
Malaysian High Commission fee (passed at cost)varies—

How long does Malaysia attestation take?

End-to-end timeline depends on the destination embassy's queue. Typical: 2–4 weeks for full chain (DIRCO + Embassy + courier). Hague-route apostille (where applicable): ~1 week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an apostille or embassy attestation for Malaysia?

Malaysia joined the Hague Convention in May 2024, so DIRCO apostille is now normally sufficient. Some institutions may still request embassy attestation.

Where is the Malaysian High Commission?

1108 Schoeman Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083.

How long does Malaysia attestation take?

DIRCO Apostille: ~1 week. Full embassy attestation: 2-3 weeks.

How much does Malaysia attestation cost?

DIRCO Apostille: R1,650. Full embassy attestation: R3,150. Plus High Commission fee, passed at cost.

Is Malaysia my Second Home (MM2H) attestation different?

MM2H requires apostilled or attested marriage and birth certificates plus police clearance. We've handled the document side of MM2H applications regularly.