Malaysia Marriage Visa Document Guide
Not a party to the Apostille Convention. Issued by the JPN (National Registration Department), then authentication by the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) and consular legalization at the Korean Embassy in Malaysia.
📋 Required Documents
Sijil Perkahwinan (Marriage Certificate)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs certification + consular legalization required
Birth certificate
Ministry of Foreign Affairs certification + consular legalization required
Criminal record certificate
Within 6 months of issuance
Passport copy
Copy of all pages
Photo (3.5×4.5cm)
Taken within the last 6 months
📄 Marriage Record
Sijil Perkahwinan (Marriage Certificate)
Not a party to the Apostille Convention. Issued by the JPN (National Registration Department), then authentication by the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) and consular legalization at the Korean Embassy in Malaysia.
⚠️ Important Notes
The marriage certificate is issued by the JPN (Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara)
Islamic marriages use separate documents issued by the JAI (State Islamic Religious Department)
Authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra), then consular legalization at the Korean Embassy
🗓️ Process Steps
- 1
Register Marriage
Register the marriage with the local authority in Malaysia and obtain a marriage certificate
- 2
Local Ministry Authentication
Obtain document certification from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia
- 3
Korean Embassy Consular Confirmation
Consular legalization at the Korean Embassy in Malaysia (stamp)
- 4
Korean Translation & Notarization
Translation by a certified translator, followed by notarization at a notary office in Korea
- 5
Prepare Visa Application Documents
Prepare additional documents such as a criminal record certificate, passport copy, and photos
- 6
Embassy or Immigration Submission
Processing time varies depending on the competent authority and the time of filing, so it must be confirmed individually.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Are the documents different for an Islamic marriage?
A. Yes. Islamic marriages must use the marriage certificate issued by the Islamic Religious Department (JAI) of each state.
Q. Where do I get consular legalization?
A. After authentication by the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, consular legalization is obtained at the Korean Embassy in Malaysia, located in Kuala Lumpur. Processing time varies depending on the competent authority and the time of filing, so it must be confirmed individually.
Malaysia Marriage Visa Document Guide
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