Embassy of the Netherlands

The Netherlands embassy has on 26 October 2020 re-located to The Capital Tower, Naza Tower, Persiaran KLCC, Kuala Lumpur. I have not had reason to visit the new consular office but do remember that its previous one at the Ampwalk was quite modern, so the new one should be even nicer.

Appointments for legalisation are made via its online appointment system. The last time I used it, back in January, an appointment could be made for two or three days later so it’s not a long wait. Legalisation fees charged are 26.25 Euros per document. Credit cards accepted. And documents can be collected the next working day.

High Commission of South Africa

The South African High Commission is located at Menara HLX, formerly Menara HLA, in Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur. Since apostilles are not issued by the Malaysian authorities, since Malaysia is not a signatory to the Apostille Treaty, documents are legalised by the relevant diplomatic mission after they have been notarised by a Malaysia notary public and authenticated by the Malaysian foreign ministry.

There is no online appointment system for the South African High Commission, so just drop by during office hours. A phone call beforehand is of course advisable. A pleasant surprise is that unlike most embassies, there are no charges for legalisation! In my case, the documents were ready for collection two working days later.

During the current pandemic, it takes longer than usual to courier documents to South Africa. Delivery by DHL cost RM300 and it took a week to arrive.

Embassy of Turkey

The Turkish Embassy is located at Menara Tan & Tan in Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. As Malaysia is not a signatory to the Apostille Convention, documents undergo a process of notarisation, authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and legalisation by the relevant embassy or high commission. I recently handled the legalisation of certain commercial documents intended for use in Turkey. There is no need to make an appointment. Just turn up by 2.15pm and it is first-come, first-served. The embassy’s charges are RM80 per document, payable in cash. Documents can be collected the next working day.