Study In Malaysia | Apply for student visa In Malaysia
To apply for a Malaysian student visa, first get an acceptance letter from a Malaysian institution, then work with the institution to apply for a Visa Approval Letter (VAL) through the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) website.
All foreigners who wish to pursue their education in any level of education in Malaysia are required to apply for a Student Pass from the Department of Immigration Malaysia.
You will need to provide documents like your passport, academic transcripts, passport-sized photos, and proof of financial support.
After receiving the VAL, you can apply for a Single Entry Visa (SEV) at the Malaysian High Commission in your home country.
Get accepted into a Malaysian institution
1.Apply to and get accepted by a Malaysian university or college.
2. Receive an official admission and acceptance letter.
3. Pay any required enrollment fees.
Obtain your Visa Approval Letter (VAL)
1. Your university will likely manage the online application process through the EMGS system.
2. Create an account on the EMGS website if required.
3. Gather and upload all necessary documents to the EMGS portal.
4. Pay the visa processing fee and Personal Bond fee online.
5. Wait for the VAL to be approved and sent to you and your institution.
Student Pass Application Procedure.
1. Foreigner in Government Schools;
2. Foreigner in Private Schools;
3. Foreigner in public higher education institutions;
4. Foreigner in private higher education institutions;
5. Foreigner in language centers;
6. Foreigner in training centers under Department of Skill Development;
7. Holder of Dependant Pass (Expatriate)
DOCUMENT REQUIRED
1. Support letter ( Ministry of Education / Department of Skill Development)
2. Offer letter from schools / higher education institutions/ language centre / training centre;
3.Two (2) sets of Form Imm.14;
4. Two (2) sets of passport copies / travel documents;
5. Two (2) sets of colored photos (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm);
6. Personal Bond form (stamped);
7. For students who wish to transfer university/college, they need a release letter from their previous university/college, attendance report, academic performance report, and support letter from the Ministry of Education.
Application Procedure
1. Application to be made at State Immigration Office via schools
2. Application for students from the People Republic of China (PRC) must be submitted by the respective institution directly to the Student Pass Unit of the Department of Immigration Headquarters at Putrajaya (for all new applications).
3. For extension of Student Pass, it can be made at the respective State Immigration Department.
Travel and complete post-arrival formalities
1. Enter Malaysia using the Single Entry Visa.
2. Report to your university immediately upon arrival.
3. Complete any necessary post-arrival medical screening and get your official Student Pass sticker at the Malaysian immigration office.
TRANSFER TO OTHER UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES
Foreign students are allowed to transfer to another university/college with the following conditions:
1. Students have received the new offer letter;
2. The previous university/college has issued a release letter, and a supporting letter from EMGS (if applicable);
3. The current Student Pass has to be shortened, and Special Pass will be issued for the new application to be made. The transfer must be completed within 90 days. During this period, the student does not need to leave Malaysia. However, if the transfer cannot be completed within 90 days, the student MUST leave the country.
4. Students are only allowed to transfer twice in the same level of education (in three (3) different universities/colleges.
Student visa In Malaysia Payment
1. Student Pass – RM60.00 per year or part thereof
2. Visa – rates apply by country but do not exceed RM50.00 for each visa issued
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