Processing times:
- 1-2 days for the apostille service.
- 3-4 days for the Malay embassy.
The UK FCDO typically processes standard Apostille applications within 1-2 working days via an apostille agency.
The Malaysian High Commission in London usually requires 3-4 working days to legalise your documents.
No expedited service is available from the High Commission.
Service fees
The FCDO charges £45 for the standard postal Apostille service, which takes about 3 weeks.
Or, £40 for the expedited ‘Next-Day’ service via an apostille agency.
The Malaysian High Commission charges £15 per document (personal and business).
Additional fees apply for apostille agency admin and courier fees.
e-Apostille
While the UK offers e-apostilles for specific documents, the Malaysian High Commission has not adopted this digital format yet. Therefore, the consulate requires a physical apostille to attest your documents.
Document translations
Translations are not required for UK documents unless specifically requested by the overseas authorities.
Document ‘bundles’
The Malaysian High Commission in London accepts document bundles.
Attesting foreign documents:
Foreign documents (non-UK documents) can be attested if:
- 1
The foreign embassy in London has stamped the documents, and then the Malaysian Embassy can attest.
- 2Foreign documents must be attested by the Malaysian Embassy in the country of origin. Then the UK-Malaysian embassy can attest in London.
- 3The UK FCDO apostilles the documents, then the Malaysian High Commission can attest in London.
Important note:
Additional requirements (depending on the document type):
- Marriage certificate:
- Photocopies of both spouses’ passports (photo page only).
- Academic transcripts and certificates:
- A letter from the awarding institution confirming the authenticity of the documents.
- Power of attorney:
- Original Power of Attorney document.
- Proof of identity for the person granting the Power of Attorney.
Consular payment terms:
If you attend in person, you can pay in CASH or by postal order payable to the High Commission of Malaysia.
Submission checklist:
Collecting documents:
Need assistance?
If you find the legalisation process overwhelming or time-consuming, consider seeking assistance from a professional document legalisation service like us. We can handle the entire process on your behalf, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and peace of mind.
Included in our embassy attestation service:
Notice:
Several factors can affect processing times for legalisation, including UK public holidays and occasional technical issues at the FCDO.
We’ll keep you informed promptly if any delays arise.
It’s also worth noting that fees charged by the FCDO and foreign consulates may change without notice.
If this happens during your application, we’ll contact you to discuss any additional costs.
Public holidays in the relevant countries and occasional consulate closures may also extend processing times.
Rest assured, we’ll keep you updated throughout the process and strive to minimise disruptions to your legalisation timeline.
