General Information

The German Embassy Kuala Lumpur certifies copies by confirming that they are true and accurate reproductions of the original document.

Difference between Certification and Legalisation:

A certified copy merely confirms that the copy corresponds to the original – it does not replace legalisation.

Legalisation refers to the confirmation of authenticity of a foreign public document for use in Germany.

For more information, please refer to our separate information page: Legalisation

Documents Required

Please bring the following:

• The original document

(Alternatively: A copy certified by a German authority. Certifications from non-German authorities will not be accepted)

• Fees

Fees are payable only in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) or via MasterCard and Visa credit cards. Please note that we do not accept other credit or debit cards.

Since 1 October 2021, all copies must be made at the Embassy. Self-made copies will not be accepted.

Appointment Required

To obtain a certified copy, you must book an appointment through our online booking system: Book an appointment

Processing Time

Certifications are generally processed immediately during opening hours. However, depending on visitor volume and the number of documents, collection may be required at a later time.

Fee Exemption for Study and Internship Purposes

Under certain conditions, certification of documents can be fee-exempt.

Eligible Groups:

Fee exemption applies when the certification is directly related to study or internship purposes:

• Foreign nationals who are studying or have been accepted to study in Germany
• Applicants for admission to a German university or higher education institution
• University interns participating in international exchange programs or internships in German companies
• German nationals residing abroad who wish to study in Germany
• German students wishing to study abroad

In cases of obvious misuse, the fee exemption may be limited to the certification of documents directly required for the application process.

Stand 04/2025