A child born in Australia to a Malaysian mother and a foreign father within a legal marriage can be registered for a Malaysian citizenship certificate if applied for within one year of birth. Both parents attend in person.
Where to apply in Australia
High Commission of Malaysia, Yarralumla (Canberra, ACT).
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Malaysia.
How to apply
Both parents attend the High Commission | submit Borang B and Lampiran A.15(2) with three sets of documents and four child photos and pay at submission | later pay the second fee and complete Lampiran A-WN in person | collect the certificate and complete Lampiran C.15(2) when ready
Documents you need
- Borang B
- Lampiran A.15(2)
- 3 sets of documents including the father's citizenship certificate
- 4 child photos
- Child born in Australia after a lawful marriage, mother Malaysian at birth, applied within one year
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 10 at submission, then AUD 35 later
Good to know
Children born before 1 January 2010 cannot be registered by the High Commission. Appointment requirement inferred from the page's general instruction for in-person submission by appointment; no page date shown.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Malaysia's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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