Malaysia - Apply for Certificate of Status

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Procedure

1. To apply for a Certificate of Status, go to any Immigration Offices or Malaysian Representative Offices (if abroad).
2. Submit the documents required.
3. Complete the application form.
   Certificate of Status Application Form: http://www.imi.gov.my/images/borang/Surat%20Akuan/Borang%20Permohonan%20Surat%20Akuan%20Pengenalan.pdf
4. Pay the fee.

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Required Documents

• Certificate of Status application (form IM.45 Form)
• Birth evidence such as birth certificate/ 'W' Form/ Citizenship Evidence
• Three (3) applicant's photographs in the size of 3.5cm x 5cm
• Certificate of Citizenship
• Parents Identification Card
• Parents marriage evidence
• Parents birth evidence such as birth certificate
• Original and copy of parents' passport/ travel document
• One (1) family photograph
• One (1) sponsor's photograph in the size of 3.5cm x 5cm

Office Locations & Contacts

Headquarters of the Immigration Department Malaysia
(Ministry of Home Affairs)
Level 1-7 (Podium) No 15
Persiaran Perdana, Precint 2
62550 Putrajaya
Tel: 03-8000 8000 (1MOCC)

For a list of Malaysian Immigration Offices, click on this link: http://passport.my/Malaysian%20Immigration%20Offices.htm

Eligibility

Malaysian citizens are eligible to apply for a certificate of status.

Fees

Certificate of Status - RM10.00

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Certificate of Status Application Form:

• http://www.imi.gov.my/images/borang/Surat%20Akuan/Borang%20Permohonan%20Surat%20Akuan%20Pengenalan.pdf

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Instructions

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Required Information

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Need for the Document

A Certificate of Status is a document issued to Malaysian citizens for evidence of their status in Malaysia. It is utilized in different applications.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

Immigration Department of Malaysia: http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/

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