Emergency Consular Help for Pakistanis in Malaysia
If you are a Pakistani citizen facing an emergency in Malaysia, the High Commission in Kuala Lumpur provides urgent assistance including emergency travel documents, help during arrests, and welfare support.
Emergency: +60 3-2161 6547 | MOFA Pakistan: +92-51-920-4590 | Malaysia Police: 999
Lost/Stolen Passport
- Report to Royal Malaysia Police (dial 999) immediately and obtain a police report
- Contact the High Commission: +60 3-2161 6547
- Apply for Emergency Travel Document (ETD) - issued within 1-3 days
- Or apply for full passport replacement (4-8 weeks)
ETD requires: police report, passport copy, NICOP, 2 photos, travel booking, fee.
Arrest or Detention
If arrested in Malaysia, you have the right to contact the Pakistan High Commission.
- Can do: Visit you, provide a list of local lawyers, contact family in Pakistan, ensure fair treatment
- Cannot do: Get you released, pay legal fees, interfere with Malaysian legal proceedings
Malaysia has strict laws regarding drug offences (mandatory death penalty for trafficking). Contact the High Commission immediately if detained for any reason.
Death of Pakistani National
- Contact High Commission: +60 3-2161 6547
- Assists with death registration and certificate from Malaysian authorities
- Arranges repatriation of remains to Pakistan (family bears costs)
- Facilitates local burial if preferred
- Notifies family in Pakistan
Welfare Assistance
- Help for domestic abuse victims
- Assistance for stranded Pakistani nationals
- Guidance for fraud victims
- Labour dispute assistance (common for Pakistani workers in Malaysia)
- Emergency financial assistance (exceptional cases)
- Connecting with local Pakistani community organisations
Natural Disasters & Emergencies
Malaysia experiences monsoon flooding (Nov-Mar) and occasional haze from regional fires. In the event of a natural disaster:
- Register with the High Commission for emergency alerts
- Follow Malaysian NADMA (National Disaster Management Agency) advisories
- Contact the High Commission for evacuation assistance if needed
Frequently Asked Questions
Report to the Royal Malaysia Police (call 999) to get a police report. Then contact the Pakistan High Commission at +60 3-2161 6547. You can get an Emergency Travel Document (ETD) within 1-3 days for urgent travel, or apply for a full passport replacement which takes 4-8 weeks.
Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) are typically issued within 1-3 working days. You need a police report, any copy of your passport, NICOP, two passport-size photos, confirmed travel booking, and the applicable fee. Visit the High Commission during consular hours (Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM).
The High Commission can visit you in detention, provide a list of local lawyers, contact your family in Pakistan, and ensure you receive fair treatment. However, they cannot get you released, pay your legal fees, or interfere with Malaysian legal proceedings. Contact them at +60 3-2161 6547 immediately upon arrest.
The High Commission main line is +60 3-2161 6547 (office hours Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM). For after-hours emergencies, call the MOFA Pakistan 24/7 helpline at +92-51-920-4590. Malaysian emergency services: Police 999, Ambulance 999, Fire 994.
Contact the High Commission at +60 3-2161 6547. They assist with obtaining the Malaysian death certificate, coordinating with local funeral services, and arranging repatriation of remains to Pakistan. The family bears the costs of repatriation. Local burial in Malaysia is also possible if preferred by the family.
High Commission Info
- Location: Kuala Lumpur
- Phone: +60 3-2161 6547
- Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM