Maldivians intending to marry in Malaysia are advised to ensure that the marriage is registered with the State Religious Office for them to be recognized as a Muslim marriage in Malaysia and the Maldives. (Per Maldives Family Regulation Section 21 and 27 the marriage has to be performed by a party that is authorized to conduct Muslim marriages in the country, otherwise the marriage is void.) Information about Muslim marriages in Malaysia can be obtained from:

Khadi’s Office
Jabatan Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (JAWI)
Jalan Perdana
50670 Kuala Lumpur
Tel:   +6 03 2274 9333
Fax:  +6 03 2273 2010

Malaysian Marriage registrars may request a statement from the Maldives High Commission stating that the High Commission has no objection to a proposed marriage. The High Commission has no authority to give consent to marriages nor does it have the authority to issue ‘Unmarried Certificates’. We can, however, assist you in obtaining the document from the Maldives Ministry of Justice or authenticate any document issued by the Maldivian authority.

You can register Muslim marriages solemised through the High Commission. You will need to submit the form and necessary documents of the Ministry of Justice. Details of the application process are available on the Ministry of Justice website (Click here). Please contact us if you need guidance to register.