The Complete ICA Document Checklist for Malaysians Applying for PR or Citizenship

Yes, in most cases. Many Malaysian certificates use a bilingual form layout, but the personal details — names, dates, places — are typically filled in Malay. ICA will reject any document containing a foreign language in any field, even if the form template itself is partly in English.

Yes. Most applicants need several document types translated for the same ICA application. We offer bundle pricing when multiple documents are submitted together, and coordinating them as one order is faster than processing each document separately.

Contact the relevant Malaysian authority to obtain a replacement first — for example, JPN for birth and death certificates, or Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia for SPM certificates. ICA will not proceed with an incomplete application, so resolving a missing original document should happen before translation begins.

ICA does not require a specific submission order, but keeping a consistent, complete set — each original alongside its notarised English translation — reduces the chance of a reviewing officer requesting clarification or additional documents.

Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours per document once submitted, though larger sets (4–6 documents) are typically coordinated together and may take slightly longer depending on notarisation scheduling. Urgent service is available — contact us to confirm timing for your specific deadline.