OVERVIEW
Malaysia is a predominantly Muslim country. The repatriation process is relatively well established, and consular verification from the Malaysian Embassy in Korea is required.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
✓ Death certificate (issued by the hospital, with English translation)
✓ Copy of the deceased’s passport and alien registration card
✓ Certificate of embalming
✓ Non-contagious disease certificate
✓ Consular verification from the Malaysian Embassy in Korea
EMBALMING REQUIREMENT
Embalming is required for air transport. The certificate issued afterwards forms part of the customs documentation.
CASKET · PACKAGING
A casket meeting international transport standards is required. Some airlines may have additional packaging requirements, which we confirm at the time of booking.
CONSULAR PROCEDURE
Death-related documents must be verified by the Malaysian Embassy in Korea. This step usually takes one to two days.
ESTIMATED TIMELINE
Approximately 5 days, once all documents are in place.
NOTES
Where the deceased is Muslim, an Islamic washing (ghusl) and prayer must be performed at a mosque. We coordinate this in accordance with the family’s wishes.
Last verified 2026-07-22
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