Malaysian High Commission Attestation in London for UK Documents

If a UK document is being used in Malaysia, an FCDO Apostille may not always be the final legalisation step.

Depending on the Malaysian authority, employer, university, bank or other receiving organisation, the document may also need attestation by the Malaysian High Commission in London.

Ginkgo Advisory provides a dedicated Malaysian High Commission attestation service for documents that have already been prepared for consular legalisation.

We can check the submission requirements, arrange High Commission submission, monitor the application, collect the completed documents and return them securely in the UK or internationally.

Malaysian High Commission attestation service

Our service is particularly suitable where your document has already received its UK FCDO Apostille and you now require the final Malaysian consular stamp.

We can assist with:

• Malaysian High Commission attestation
• Pre-submission document checks
• Passport and supporting-document checks
• Submission to the Consular Division in London
• Payment of the applicable consular disbursement
• Collection of completed documents
• Scanned copies after completion
• Royal Mail or international courier return
• Coordination with the FCDO Apostille stage where it has not yet been completed

The main purpose of this service is Malaysian High Commission legalisation, rather than general solicitor certification.

Do I need Malaysian High Commission attestation?

Malaysia is a member of the Hague Conference on Private International Law, but it is not currently listed as a Contracting Party to the 1961 Apostille Convention.

As a result, an FCDO Apostille does not necessarily replace Malaysian consular legalisation.

The required chain for a UK document may therefore be:

UK document → FCDO Apostille → Malaysian High Commission attestation

Some documents need additional preparation before the FCDO Apostille can be obtained.

However, if your document is already apostilled, you can instruct us specifically for the Malaysian High Commission stage only.

Requirements ultimately depend on the organisation receiving the document in Malaysia. We therefore recommend confirming whether High Commission attestation is required before submission.

What does Malaysian High Commission attestation do?

High Commission attestation adds Malaysian consular legalisation to a foreign document.

This allows the document to be presented in Malaysia with a recognised consular authentication chain.

For UK documents, the High Commission will normally expect the document to have completed the appropriate UK legalisation procedure first.

The Malaysian High Commission expressly lists “Legalisation of Foreign Documents” among the services provided by its Consular Division.

Attestation should not be confused with an FCDO Apostille.

The Apostille is issued by the UK authorities. Malaysian High Commission attestation is the subsequent Malaysian consular stage.

Do UK documents need an FCDO Apostille first?

Usually, a UK document requiring Malaysian consular legalisation needs to complete the appropriate FCDO legalisation stage before it is presented to the High Commission.

Official Malaysian guidance repeatedly requires relevant UK documents to be legalised by the UK FCDO. It also states that copies of non-Malaysian documents used in certain Malaysian consular procedures must first be notarised by a UK Notary Public and subsequently legalised by the FCDO.

The precise preparation depends on the document.

For example:

Document	Possible preparation before Malaysian attestation
UK birth certificate	FCDO Apostille
UK marriage certificate	FCDO Apostille
UK death certificate	FCDO Apostille
Degree certificate	Appropriate certification/notarisation and FCDO Apostille
Academic transcript	Appropriate certification/notarisation and FCDO Apostille
Passport copy	Notarisation/certification as required, followed by FCDO Apostille
Power of attorney	Execution/notarisation as required, followed by FCDO Apostille
Company document	Depends on document type, execution and issuing authority
Statutory declaration	Appropriate execution followed by FCDO Apostille

If your document already carries a valid FCDO Apostille, send us a scan and we can assess it for Malaysian High Commission submission.

Documents commonly attested for use in Malaysia

We can assist with Malaysian High Commission attestation for many types of personal, educational and commercial documents.

Educational documents

Common instructions include:

• Degree certificates
• Master’s degree certificates
• PhD certificates
• Academic transcripts
• Diploma certificates
• University letters
• Professional qualifications
• Training certificates
• Teaching qualifications
• Medical qualifications
• Engineering qualifications
• Membership certificates

Educational documents are frequently required for employment, professional registration, immigration or institutional purposes in Malaysia.

Personal documents

Personal documents may include:

• Birth certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Death certificates
• Certificates of No Impediment
• Divorce documents
• Passport copies
• Driving licence copies
• ACRO Police Certificates
• DBS certificates
• Medical certificates
• Deed polls
• Change-of-name documents
• Consent letters
• Affidavits
• Statutory declarations
• Powers of attorney

Different supporting documents may be required depending on the nature of the application.

Corporate and commercial documents

Malaysian High Commission attestation may also be required for business documents such as:

• Certificates of incorporation
• Companies House documents
• Certificates of good standing
• Memorandum and articles of association
• Board resolutions
• Shareholder resolutions
• Powers of attorney
• Commercial agreements
• Agency agreements
• Distribution agreements
• Company letters
• Bank documents
• Corporate declarations
• Contracts

Commercial documents should be reviewed before the Apostille stage because the correct legalisation route depends on how the document was issued or executed.

Malaysian High Commission attestation fee

The Malaysian High Commission currently publishes a fee of:

£5 per legalisation

This is the Malaysian government consular disbursement and is separate from our professional service fee, FCDO Apostille costs and delivery charges.

Where several documents require separate legalisation, the consular fee may apply separately to each document.

We confirm the expected disbursement before submission.

Malaysian High Commission processing time

For planning purposes, we currently recommend allowing approximately 11–20 working days for the Malaysian High Commission attestation stage.

This is an indicative service estimate rather than a guaranteed High Commission processing time.

Additional time may be required where:

• Supporting documents are missing
• The document requires further checks
• The legalisation chain is incomplete
• The High Commission requests additional evidence
• Public holidays affect the Consular Division
• The document was issued outside the UK
• Names or passport details are inconsistent
• The document type has special Malaysian requirements

FCDO Apostille processing and courier time should be added separately where those stages are also required.

Where is the Malaysian High Commission in London?

The Consular Division is currently located at:

Consular Division
High Commission of Malaysia
45 & 46 Belgrave Square
London SW1X 8QT

The former Bedford Row address should no longer be used.

The official High Commission website gives the current Consular Division address as 45 & 46 Belgrave Square.

Malaysian High Commission submission hours

Current official counter hours for consular submissions are:

Tuesday to Thursday
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

The Consular Division is closed on Malaysian and UK public holidays.

These hours can change.

We therefore check the current submission arrangements when handling an application.

Malaysian High Commission payment method

The High Commission changed its consular payment arrangements in March 2026.

Effective 24 March 2026, consular counters no longer accept cash payments.

Accordingly, older guidance stating that consular fees should be paid in cash should not be relied upon.

We arrange the relevant consular payment as part of a managed attestation application.

What supporting documents are required?

Supporting-document requirements depend on what is being legalised and why it will be used in Malaysia.

A passport copy should normally be available for the document holder.

Additional identity documents may be required where:

• The document relates to more than one person
• Names differ between the passport and legalised document
• A marriage or family relationship is involved
• A representative submits documents on behalf of the holder
• The High Commission requests evidence connecting the applicant to the document

For marriage, immigration or family-related matters, further documents may be needed.

Official Malaysian guidance also demonstrates that passport copies, marriage evidence and other supporting documents are required in a range of consular procedures involving foreign documents.

Send us a scan first if you are uncertain.

Attestation of UK marriage certificates for Malaysia

UK marriage certificates are commonly legalised for:

• Marriage registration in Malaysia
• Immigration applications
• Dependant applications
• Family matters
• Banking
• Property transactions
• Name changes
• Administrative purposes

The UK marriage certificate generally needs the appropriate FCDO legalisation before it is used in Malaysian consular procedures.

Additional passport or relationship documents may be required depending on the final purpose.

Attestation of UK birth certificates for Malaysia

Birth certificates may be required for:

• Citizenship matters
• Child registration
• Immigration
• Dependant applications
• School admission
• Inheritance
• Family matters

Official Malaysian guidance specifically requires UK birth certificates used in several consular applications to be legalised by the FCDO.

Where the document is being used in connection with a child, supporting documents belonging to the parents may also be required.

Degree certificate attestation for Malaysia

UK degree certificates may require Malaysian High Commission attestation for employment or professional purposes.

The appropriate preparation can depend on:

• The issuing university
• Whether the original is available
• Whether the qualification can be independently verified
• Whether a solicitor or Notary Public must act
• The FCDO Apostille requirements
• The instructions from the Malaysian employer or authority

Once the UK legalisation stage is complete, we can handle the subsequent Malaysian High Commission attestation.

If you already have an apostilled degree certificate, send us a scan for review.

Passport copy attestation for Malaysia

Passport copies require particular care because a photocopy is not itself a UK public document.

Where a foreign passport copy is required for certain Malaysian consular procedures, the High Commission’s current guidance specifies notarisation by a UK Notary Public followed by FCDO legalisation.

The exact requirement should be checked against the intended Malaysian use.

Foreign documents for use in Malaysia

A document issued outside the United Kingdom cannot automatically be legalised through the UK simply because the document holder is resident here.

Current Malaysian High Commission guidance states that where legalisation cannot be completed in the UK, the document should first be legalised by the Foreign Office of the issuing country and subsequently legalised by the Malaysian Embassy in that country.

Foreign-issued documents therefore require an individual assessment.

Before sending an original document, provide:

• A clear scan
• Country of issue
• Name of the issuing authority
• Intended use in Malaysia
• Instructions received from the Malaysian organisation

We can then determine whether Malaysian High Commission attestation in London is a viable route.

Can I submit directly to the Malaysian High Commission?

Applicants may be able to deal directly with the High Commission where the relevant consular service permits it.

However, document legalisation often involves several practical steps:

• Checking whether the existing Apostille is acceptable
• Confirming which supporting documents are required
• Preparing passport copies
• Checking the document holder’s details
• Attending during limited submission hours
• Arranging consular payment
• Monitoring processing
• Collecting or receiving completed documents
• Returning originals securely

Our service handles these stages on behalf of the client where representative submission is permitted.

Already have an FCDO Apostille?

You do not need to purchase the earlier stages again.

If your document is already apostilled, send us:

1. A scan of the document
2. A scan of the FCDO Apostille
3. A passport copy
4. The Malaysian organisation’s instructions, if available
5. Your required completion date
6. Your preferred return-delivery address

We can then assess the document specifically for Malaysian High Commission attestation only.

Why use Ginkgo Advisory for Malaysian High Commission attestation?

Our service is designed for clients who want the consular stage handled from start to finish.

We can provide:

• Malaysian High Commission attestation in London
• Pre-submission compliance checks
• Review of the existing FCDO Apostille
• Supporting-document preparation
• Consular submission
• Consular fee handling
• Application monitoring
• Collection after completion
• Scan on completion
• Royal Mail Special Delivery return
• DHL international delivery
• Coordination of missing UK legalisation stages where necessary
• English and Chinese client support

Instead of sending the original immediately, you can provide a scanned copy first.

That allows us to check the likely route before you incur unnecessary courier or legalisation costs.

Frequently asked questions

What is Malaysian High Commission attestation?

It is the Malaysian consular legalisation of a foreign document through the High Commission of Malaysia in London.

The High Commission officially lists legalisation of foreign documents as one of its Consular Division services.

Is an FCDO Apostille enough for Malaysia?

Not necessarily.

Malaysia is not presently listed as a Contracting Party to the 1961 Apostille Convention, so additional Malaysian consular legalisation may be required.

Always confirm the final requirement with the recipient in Malaysia.

Does the Malaysian High Commission attest UK documents?

Yes. The High Commission in London provides legalisation services for foreign documents, subject to the relevant document having completed the required prior authentication.

How much does Malaysian High Commission attestation cost?

The currently published consular fee is £5 per legalisation.

Our professional handling, FCDO Apostille and delivery charges are separate.

How long does Malaysian High Commission attestation take?

We currently recommend allowing approximately 11–20 working days for planning purposes.

This is an indicative working estimate and not a guaranteed High Commission turnaround.

Where is the Malaysian High Commission Consular Division?

It is at:

45 & 46 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8QT.

When can documents be submitted?

Current consular submission hours are 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, Tuesday to Thursday.

Can I pay the High Commission in cash?

No. The High Commission announced that consular counters stopped accepting cash from 24 March 2026.

Can you handle only the Malaysian High Commission stage?

Yes.

If your document is already correctly prepared and apostilled, we can provide Malaysian High Commission attestation only.

Can you attest a UK degree certificate for Malaysia?

We can arrange the Malaysian High Commission stage once the degree has completed the necessary UK preparation and FCDO legalisation.

Send a scan of the degree and Apostille for assessment.

Can you legalise documents issued outside the UK?

Possibly, but not every foreign document can use the London route.

Where legalisation cannot be completed in Britain, Malaysian official guidance requires legalisation through the issuing country’s authorities and the relevant Malaysian mission.

Arrange Malaysian High Commission attestation

If your UK document already has an FCDO Apostille, send Ginkgo Advisory a clear scan for assessment.

We can check the document before you post the original and arrange the remaining Malaysian High Commission attestation in London.

Consular fees, requirements, processing times, payment arrangements and counter hours can change. Final acceptance remains subject to the High Commission of Malaysia and the organisation receiving the document in Malaysia.