[EN] Citizenship by Registration under Article 15(2): Form B

Citizenship application of child of a Malaysian Mother #

Application For Citizenship Under Article 15(2) of the Federal Constitution Child Under the Age of 21 whose Parent is a Citizen #

The application for Malaysia citizenship by a person under the age of 21 whose parent or parents are (or were at the time of death) citizens.

CONDITIONS #

• The applicant and the person to be registered shall appear before the Registrar of Citizenship when submitting the application
• The person to be registered shall be below age of 21 on the day of application
• One of the parents is a Malaysian citizen
• Application must be submitted by the parent or guardian.
• Form B must be completed and submitted together with copies of the necessary documents.
• Appendix A.15(2), which is a dual purpose form for declaration of acceptance of and application for citizenship under Article 15(2) of the Federal Constitution, must be completed and submitted to a consulate board abroad within 1 year of the date of birth.

PROCEDURE #

Application made in Malaysia #

The Applicant and the person to be registered are required to head over to the counter at the Citizenship Division of the Putrajaya NRD Headquarters or state NRD Headquarters/branch, bringing along originals and copies of required documents.

Application made outside Malaysia (US is used as an example) #

• The applicant and the person to be registered must be present during the registration.
• Submitted the Borang B together with the required documents.
• Application will then be sent to Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara in Putrajaya, Malaysia.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS #

Application made in Malaysia #

1. Registrant’s Documents (Original and Photocopies)

• Identity Card (if any)
• Birth Certificate, latest extract of Birth Certificate or Adoption Certificate (translated into Malay or English by the court / consular office / public translator)
• Entry Permit or passport or other travel document (if any)
• 3 recent passport-sized photographs with a blue background
• Documentary evidence of schooling (if applicable)

2. Parent’ and Sibling’s Documents (Original and Photocopies)

• Birth Certificate or latest extract of Birth Certificate
• Identity Card
• Citizenship Certificate (if any)
• Marriage document

3. Payment

• RM10.00 for application fee
• RM100.00 to issue Citizenship Certificate (if approved)

Application made outside Malaysia (the following example is based on applications made in the US) #

• Application Form Borang B (must be completed at the Consulate)
• Both parents and the child must be present during registration
• Child’s Birth Certificate (original and photocopy)
• Parent’s Malaysia Marriage Certificate (original and photocopy)
• Mother’s Malaysian Identity Card (MYKAD) and photocopy (front and back)
• Mother’s current-valid Visa / U.S Permanent Resident Card (original and photocopy)
• Father’s Passport and National ID (original and photocopy)
• Child’s Two (2) recent U.S passport sized photograph (2×2 inches)
• Processing Fee of $4.00 should be remitted by Money Order / Cashier’s Check payable to Consulate General of Malaysia, Los Angeles
• Return Fee of $15.00 should be remitted by Money Order / Cashier’s check made payable to FedEX.

Note: The Required Documents for Application made outside Malaysia may be differ as to country. Please head to the Consulate Office / Embassy within your country for clarification.

Note: The applications for citizenship matters require the use of original forms of Form B. Forms may be obtained from the Putrajaya NRD Headquarters or State NRD Headquarters / Branches. Application forms for registration of birth in a foreign country and renunciation of citizenship may be obtained from consulates abroad.