Legalising Malaysian Documents for Slovakia (Superlegalisation)

Oct 15

Short answer: Slovakia uses apostilles, but Malaysia is not in the Apostille Convention, so Malaysian public documents need consular superlegalisation before Slovak offices accept them. The original is first attested at Wisma Putra (Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and then superlegalised by the Slovak embassy for Malaysia, which since 29 April 2026 is the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Kuala Lumpur. The document then needs an official translation into Slovak.

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Step by step

Start with the original issued by the Malaysian authority, such as a JPN birth or marriage certificate, a court order or a university degree. Private documents, such as a power of attorney, are notarised first, and company resolutions can go as certified true copies; see notarisation.
Attest it at Wisma Putra. Slovakia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says documents from countries outside the Apostille Convention are legalised "na ministerstve zahraničných vecí vydávajúceho štátu" (at the issuing state's foreign ministry) before the Slovak step. Wisma Putra charges RM 20 for civil-status and notarised documents and RM 10 for certified translations, true copies and school certificates; see the legalisation fees tracker.
Contact the Slovak Embassy in Kuala Lumpur at cons.kualalumpur@mzv.sk. The embassy reopened on 29 April 2026, after 13 years, at Pavilion Embassy, 200 Jalan Ampang. Its website so far lists only visa and lost-document services, so confirm by email that it superlegalises documents, and ask for its hours and fee before you go. The Slovak Embassy in Bangkok, for comparison, books legalisation by email only and turns away applicants without an appointment.
Pay the embassy fee. The Slovak Embassy in Bangkok lists 30 EUR per superlegalisation, paid in cash in local currency. Kuala Lumpur has not published its own list yet.
Get an official Slovak translation. Translate after superlegalisation, so the translation also covers the Wisma Putra and embassy stamps. See certified Slovak translation.

Which Slovak offices ask for this

Foreign police (residence permits): every document issued abroad must be verified by apostille or consular superlegalisation and come with an official translation into Slovak. The criminal record extract, such as Malaysia's Certificate of Good Conduct, must be no older than 90 days.
Registry offices (marriage): the foreign spouse's documents must be apostilled or superlegalised and officially translated into Slovak, and handed in at least 14 days before the wedding. Proof of marital status must be no older than six months on the wedding day.
Universities and employers: requirements vary. Ask the office first whether it needs superlegalisation and a Slovak translation, or accepts English; see degree and transcript attestation.

What gets documents refused

No Wisma Putra stamp before the Slovak embassy step.
A criminal record extract older than 90 days when you apply for residence.
Proof of marital status older than six months on the wedding day.
A translation that is not an official Slovak translation, or a translation made abroad without a Slovak embassy confirmation that the translator was authorised.
Turning up at the embassy without an appointment; other Slovak embassies turn these applicants away.

Slovak documents for use in Malaysia

A Slovak apostille is not recognised in Malaysia. Slovak civil-registry documents are first verified by the district office (okresný úrad), then by the consular department of the Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and finally by the Malaysian embassy accredited to Slovakia. Malaysian agencies also need an English or Malay translation by a translator Wisma Putra accepts; see who can certify a translation in Malaysia.

Informácie v slovenčine

Malajzia nie je zmluvnou stranou Haagskeho dohovoru o apostile, preto malajzijské verejné listiny na použitie na Slovensku vyžadujú konzulárnu superlegalizáciu. Originál najprv overí malajzijské ministerstvo zahraničných vecí (Wisma Putra) a potom ho superlegalizuje Veľvyslanectvo Slovenskej republiky v Kuala Lumpur (200 Jalan Ampang, Pavilion Embassy B35-02, cons.kualalumpur@mzv.sk). Termín, úradné hodiny a poplatok si vopred overte e-mailom. Následne je potrebný úradný preklad do slovenského jazyka. Výpis z registra trestov na účely pobytu nesmie byť starší ako 90 dní. Napíšte nám na WhatsApp (+60 17-227 9378).

Common questions

Is superlegalisation the same as an apostille?

No. Malaysia does not issue apostilles, so after Wisma Putra the Slovak embassy adds its own superlegalisation. See apostille in Malaysia.

Which embassy handles Malaysian documents for Slovakia?

The Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Kuala Lumpur, which reopened on 29 April 2026 at Pavilion Embassy, 200 Jalan Ampang. Email cons.kualalumpur@mzv.sk to confirm the service and book.

How much does it cost?

Wisma Putra charges RM 10 to RM 20 per document. The Slovak Embassy in Bangkok lists 30 EUR per superlegalisation; confirm the Kuala Lumpur fee by email. The Slovak translation is extra.

How recent must my Certificate of Good Conduct be?

For a Slovak residence permit, no older than 90 days when you apply, so apply for it last and allow time for superlegalisation.

Do I still need a translation after superlegalisation?

Yes. Slovak offices need an official translation into Slovak. See certified Slovak translation.

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Zhihan Chew