At a glance
Translation & legalisation for China (PRC)
Notarised translation; confirm the Wisma Putra and PRC Embassy legalisation route.
If you are applying for a visa, residency, or immigration to China (PRC) from Malaysia, your supporting documents — birth and marriage certificates, academic transcripts, police clearances, employment letters — usually need to be translated into Simplified Chinese and may need legalisation. For most visa and immigration submissions, a certified professional translation is the starting point; confirm whether further legalisation is required. China (PRC) is currently a Hague Apostille Convention party. Malaysia is not a Contracting Party, so Malaysian authorities cannot issue an apostille. For Malaysian-origin documents, confirm the receiving authority's route; Wisma Putra attestation and receiving-mission legalisation may be required. This page sets out the typical translation, certification, and legalisation requirements for China (PRC)-bound documents, based on the rules published by PRC Embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
The end-to-end legalisation flow for China (PRC)-bound documents is typically: 1. Notarise the translation with a Malaysian notary 2. Confirm the PRC Embassy's current legalisation requirements 3. Arrange any required Wisma Putra attestation and PRC Embassy legalisation 4. Send the authenticated docs to China. China (PRC) is currently a Hague Apostille Convention party. Malaysia is not a Contracting Party, so Malaysian authorities cannot issue an apostille. For Malaysian-origin documents, confirm the receiving authority's route; Wisma Putra attestation and receiving-mission legalisation may be required. Typical end-to-end turnaround for the full translation + legalisation combo is 7–10 working days.
Destination Hague status
Convention in force
Sworn translator
Usually not required
Target language
Simplified Chinese
Typical turnaround
7–10 working days
Step by step
Legalisation flow for China (PRC)
We coordinate the route confirmed for your document — you don't have to do the running around.
- 1
Notarise the translation with a Malaysian notary
- 2
Confirm the PRC Embassy's current legalisation requirements
- 3
Arrange any required Wisma Putra attestation and PRC Embassy legalisation
- 4
Send the authenticated docs to China
What we offer for this destination
Curated options for China (PRC)
These are the same options you'll see when you request a quote — pre-filtered for this destination.
Visa types
- Business / Official
- Tourist / Visitor
- Work / Employment
- Student / Study
- Spouse / Family
- Other (specify in notes)
Certification levels
- Notarised Translation
- Embassy Legalisation
- MOFA / Wisma Putra Endorsement
- Certified True Copy (translator's statement)
- Not sure — please advise
Attestation types
- Full Chain (Notary → MOFA → Embassy)
- Embassy Legalisation
- MOFA / Wisma Putra Endorsement
- Notary Public Attestation
- Other (specify in notes)
Delivery methods
- International courier
- Digital (PDF) only
- Self-pickup (KL office)
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FAQ
China (PRC) translation & legalisation — common questions
Authoritative answers based on the rules published by the relevant immigration authority.
What translation do I need for a China (PRC) visa application from Malaysia?
If you are applying for a visa, residency, or immigration to China (PRC) from Malaysia, your supporting documents — birth and marriage certificates, academic transcripts, police clearances, employment letters — usually need to be translated into Simplified Chinese and may need legalisation. For most visa and immigration submissions, a certified professional translation is the starting point; confirm whether further legalisation is required. China (PRC) is currently a Hague Apostille Convention party. Malaysia is not a Contracting Party, so Malaysian authorities cannot issue an apostille. For Malaysian-origin documents, confirm the receiving authority's route; Wisma Putra attestation and receiving-mission legalisation may be required. This page sets out the typical translation, certification, and legalisation requirements for China (PRC)-bound documents, based on the rules published by PRC Embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
Does China (PRC) accept an apostille, or do I need full embassy legalisation?
China (PRC) is currently a Hague Apostille Convention party. Malaysia is not a Contracting Party, so Malaysian authorities cannot issue an apostille. For Malaysian-origin documents, confirm the receiving authority's route; Wisma Putra attestation and receiving-mission legalisation may be required.
Do I need a sworn translator for China (PRC)?
For most visa and immigration submissions, a certified professional translation is the starting point; confirm whether further legalisation is required.
What is the full legalisation process for China (PRC)-bound documents?
The end-to-end legalisation flow for China (PRC)-bound documents is typically: 1. Notarise the translation with a Malaysian notary 2. Confirm the PRC Embassy's current legalisation requirements 3. Arrange any required Wisma Putra attestation and PRC Embassy legalisation 4. Send the authenticated docs to China. China (PRC) is currently a Hague Apostille Convention party. Malaysia is not a Contracting Party, so Malaysian authorities cannot issue an apostille. For Malaysian-origin documents, confirm the receiving authority's route; Wisma Putra attestation and receiving-mission legalisation may be required. Typical end-to-end turnaround for the full translation + legalisation combo is 7–10 working days.
How long does the China (PRC) visa translation + legalisation process take?
Typical end-to-end turnaround is 7–10 working days. This covers translation, any required notarisation or sworn-translator work, MOFA endorsement at Wisma Putra (where required), embassy legalisation (where required), and return delivery. Urgent slots are sometimes available — request a quote for your specific deadline.