Step 2 of 5
Verify and legalise documents in Malaysia
Embassy of Japan · Wisma Putra
Last verified 1 Nov 2026
Draft: based on one couple's experience and still being checked. Always confirm with the office.
- Marital status letter: get it verified by the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia, then re-certified by Wisma Putra.
- Birth certificate: get it re-certified by Wisma Putra.
- If a document is not in English or Malay, get it translated by one of these:
- The Embassy of Japan in Malaysia (certified translation)
- A Malaysian court translator
- Institut Terjemahan dan Buku Malaysia (ITBM)
Documents to bring
| Document | Who | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Marital status letter | Who: Foreign spouse | Verified by the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia, then re-certified by Wisma Putra |
| Birth certificate | Who: Foreign spouse | Re-certified by Wisma Putra |
| Translations | Who: Foreign spouse | Only if the original is not in English or Malay |