Document Legalization for Malaysia

Embassy of Malaysia in Stockholm

Need documents legalized for Malaysia? We handle the complete process – from notarization to embassy stamp.

Why is legalization needed for Malaysia?

Malaysia requires legalized documents for work, studies, business establishment and family matters.

Malaysia is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention — documents must therefore be legalized through the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Malaysian embassy in Stockholm.

We handle the entire process for you so you can focus on your plans in Malaysia.

Common documents for Malaysia:

✓Diplomas and educational certificates
✓Employer certificates and employment contracts
✓Personal certificates and birth certificates
✓Marriage certificates and family documents
✓Corporate documents and powers of attorney
✓Trade documents and certificates of origin

Legalization process for Malaysia

Notary Public

Private documents are notarized first.

Ministry for Foreign Affairs

MFA verifies the document.

Embassy of Malaysia in Stockholm

Final legalization for Malaysia.

Delivery

Documents are sent to you.

Embassy of Malaysia in Stockholm

Contact details

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City: Stockholm
Karlavägen 37, 114 31 Stockholm
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Phone:
+46 8 440 84 00

Let us handle the contact

You don't need to visit the embassy yourself. We handle all contact and ensure your documents are correctly legalized.

✓We submit your documents
✓We collect them when ready
✓We send them to you

Processing time:7-12 working days

Price from:2495 SEK

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When do you need legalization for Malaysia?

Swedish documents are not automatically valid in Malaysia. Authorities, employers and educational institutions in Malaysia require that documents are first verified by Swedish authorities and then legalized at Embassy of Malaysia in Stockholm before they can be used. The most common situations where we help our customers:

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Work in Malaysia

Work permit applications, employment contracts and professional licenses for Malaysia typically require legalized education certificates and police clearance.

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Studies in Malaysia

Universities in Malaysia demand legalized diplomas, transcripts and grade certificates as part of admission for international students.

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Family matters

Marriage, family reunification, birth registration and adoption in Malaysia require legalized marriage certificates, birth certificates and personbevis.

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Business & company

Setting up subsidiaries, signing contracts or registering trademarks in Malaysia requires legalized registreringsbevis, articles of association and powers of attorney.

Processing time for Malaysia

The complete legalization chain for Malaysia typically takes around 7-12 working days from the moment we receive your originals until they are ready for return delivery. The timeline is mainly determined by Embassy of Malaysia in Stockholm's own processing queue, which we cannot speed up directly.

What we can do is run every step in parallel where possible — notarized documents go to UD immediately, and as soon as UD is finished we submit them to Embassy of Malaysia in Stockholm the same day. You receive automatic status updates by email every time your case moves forward.

Need it faster? Contact us before ordering — for urgent Malaysia cases we can sometimes offer express handling at Embassy of Malaysia in Stockholm for an additional fee.

Cost for Malaysia

Legalization for Malaysia starts at 2495 SEK for a single private document. The price covers the entire chain — notarization at Notarius Publicus, verification by the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and final legalization at Embassy of Malaysia in Stockholm.

Multi-document orders qualify for our bundle pricing and typically come out cheaper per document. Company documents from Bolagsverket and Skatteverket don't need notarization and follow a separate price list.

All prices include VAT and outlays paid on your behalf to authorities. There are no hidden fees — you see the final amount before payment.

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Why Malaysia requires full embassy legalization

Malaysia is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Documents intended for Malaysia must therefore go through the full legalization chain — first notarization (for private documents), then verification by the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and finally legalization at Embassy of Malaysia in Stockholm in Stockholm.

Each step is mandatory. A document missing the embassy stamp will be rejected by authorities and employers in Malaysia, even if it has been notarized and verified by UD. The embassy is the only authority that can confirm the document's validity for use in Malaysia.

Many Malaysia-bound documents also require certified translation — either before or after the embassy step depending on the receiving authority. We coordinate translation and legalization in a single order so the steps happen in the correct sequence.

Frequently asked questions about legalization for Malaysia

How do I legalize documents for Malaysia?▼

Legalization for Malaysia takes three steps: notarization by a Notary Public, legalization by the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA), and finally at the Embassy of Malaysia in Stockholm in Stockholm. DOX handles the entire chain for you.

How long does legalization for Malaysia take and what does it cost?▼

A complete legalization for Malaysia normally takes 7-12 working days. Prices start from 2495 SEK and we always give a fixed quote before we begin — express is available for urgent cases.

Why do I need to legalize documents for Malaysia?▼

Malaysia requires legalized documents for work, studies, business establishment and family matters. That is why a full legalization chain all the way to the Embassy of Malaysia in Stockholm is required.

Which documents can be legalized for Malaysia?▼

The most common are diplomas, employer certificates, birth and marriage certificates, corporate documents, powers of attorney and medical certificates. Unsure about your specific document for Malaysia? Contact us for a free assessment.

Do I need to visit the embassy myself?▼

No. DOX handles all visits to the Notary Public, the MFA and the Embassy of Malaysia in Stockholm for you — you upload or post the document and we return it fully legalized.