Documents
Which evidence should you prepare for a clear application?
Focus on documents that prove identity, relationships, good conduct, finances and health.
Quick Summary
Identity
Prepare valid passports and clear personal particulars for every applicant.
Family relationships
Marriage, birth, adoption or other certificates may be required for dependants.
Good conduct
Plan early for certificates of good conduct from the relevant jurisdictions.
Financial evidence
Bank statements and income or asset evidence should be complete and consistent.
Authentication
Some documents may require translation, certification or official authentication.
Frequently Asked Questions
01What Documents Do I Need?
Start with the application form, photographs, passport copies, police clearances, résumés and financial evidence. Family applications also need the relevant marriage, birth or adoption certificates.
After conditional approval, prepare the medical report, health insurance where applicable, security bond, fixed-deposit certificate and required property evidence.
Related toolReview Eligibility Evidence02How Do I Get Police Clearance?
Apply through the police or authorised government body in the country that must issue your clearance. Every MM2H applicant aged 18 or above—including dependants—must provide a Certificate of Good Conduct or equivalent police clearance.
Procedures, fingerprints, fees and processing times differ by country. Confirm the issuing authority and Malaysian authentication requirements before applying.
Related toolReview Eligibility Evidence03Which Documents Need Translation?
Translate every required document that is not issued in English. This commonly includes marriage, birth and adoption certificates, police clearances and supporting declarations.
The translation must follow the current certification requirements of the Malaysian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate, or Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Related toolReview Eligibility Evidence04Do Documents Need Double Authentication?
Some foreign-issued documents may require more than one authentication step. A document may first need authentication or legalisation in its issuing country, followed by certification through the relevant Malaysian mission.
The exact chain depends on the country and document type. Confirm it before paying for translation, notarisation or legalisation.
Related toolReview Eligibility Evidence05When Should I Collect Time-sensitive Documents?
Prepare the document plan early, but do not obtain short-validity documents too soon. Police clearances, bank evidence and some certified records may need to remain valid when the application is submitted or assessed.
Confirm the expected submission window first, then work backwards for issuance, translation and authentication. Keep passports, names and family records consistent throughout the file.
Related toolReview Eligibility Evidence06What Causes Document Delays?
Incomplete, expired or inconsistent documents cause the most avoidable delays. Common problems include name mismatches, missing passport pages, outdated police clearances, insufficient bank evidence and unacceptable translations or authentication.
Keep every original available for review and check names, dates and passport numbers across the complete file before submission.
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