12 Easy Steps for a Foreign Student to get admission and Student Pass in Malaysia1. Select the courses and institutions of your choice2. Apply for the selected course(s) either through EMGS or directly to the institutions 3. Receive offer letter(s) from institution(s) 4. Accept the offer letter and confirms admission with the education institution 5. Provide documents and fees to institution including RM1000 as the visa processing fee and RM250 for medical screening along with immigration and insurance fees 6. Your institution applies to EMGS on your behalf7. Visa Approval Letter sent within 14 working days of a complete application with payment 8. Approach Malaysian Mission in their home country to obtain entry visa 9. Make your travel arrangements and inform the institution of your arrival details 10. Upon arrival meet the institution and provide passport to them11. Attend Medical Screening within 7 working days 12. Receives Student Pass endorsement within Passport and Medical Insurance Cover Student Pass EligibilityConditions to be fulfilled by student A foreign student needs to meet the following criteria to get Student Pass to remain in Malaysia as a full-time student: Be accepted for a full-time course of study at a private higher education institution Have the financial capability to pay the course fees and other expenses related to living in Malaysia Be in good health and of sound character Wants to visit Malaysia for education purposes onlyStudent Pass Application ProcessAll Student Pass applications are processed through EMGS. Once the education institution approves the students application they can apply for the Student Pass. The Student must supply the Institution with the following information: Offer letter from Institution 1 passport size photograph with blue background (3.5cm x 5cm) 1 copy of ALL pages of passport certified in accordance with requirements The passport must be valid for at least 12 months from the expected date of entry. Academic and other certificates certified as a true copy by the institution issuing the document or a commissioner of oaths, notary public or lawyer Personal Bond Payment (held by the Institution) Payment for the following: EMGS Visa Processing Fee RM1,000 Medical screening fee RM250 Immigration Fees e.g. Student Pass and multiple entry visa fee Medical Insurance Premium Upon entry into Malaysia Original passport to be submitted to Institution on arrival Attend medical screening within 7 working days from the date of entry EMGS or your institution will obtain the endorsement of the Pass for you once you have completed the Medical Screening.

Student Pass RenewalRenewal of Student Pass The student pass is usually issued on yearly basis and is renewable until your course is completed. EMGS will help you to get your student pass renewed each year. You have to submit your passport to the Institution in time for an application to be made no less than 6 weeks before the expiry date of your Student Pass. If you fail to do so, you may be fined or imprisoned for overstaying by the Malaysian Immigration Department. You will have to undergo a Medical Screening for each year of renewal. In addition you must have an 80% attendance report for the duration of the current student pass validity period Academic results that are at least CGPA2.0 for the duration of the current student pass validity period. If you fail to meet either of these requirements the institution must issue a letter of support on your behalf. A processing fee of RM140 is payable along with fees for Medical Screening, Insurance Renewal and Immigration.Working while Studying Working Part Time while Studying In Malaysia International students are only permitted to work with the approval of the Department of Immigration. Students working without permission will be in breach of their Student Pass and may have their Pass revoked. If you are given permission you may only work part-time for a maximum of 20 hours per week during semester breaks or holidays of more than seven days while studying full-time in Malaysia. Applications to work must be made through your institution.

Information on FeesInformation about Fees for EMGS and Immigration EMGS charges a RM1,000 Processing Fee for new or variation (change of course or college/university) applications and RM140 for renewal.

Why must I pay a processing fee? EMGS allows institutions and students to apply for multiple courses and processes the student pass on behalf of applicants. This means that students do not have to make individual applications to different institutions reapplying and re-entering information again and again. Neither do students have to bear the burden of worrying about applying to Immigration themselves. This takes some time and resources. EMGS is moving the process towards a full digitized and automated system interfacing with government agencies. EMGS processes applications within 14 working days. This provides institutions and students with certainty and efficiency. Through the implementation of a robust system of checks EMGS seeks to reduce incidences of fraud and enhance national security whilst ensuring that those who are genuinely seeking to study in Malaysia have access to dependable and accurate information for themselves and their families from the moment they begin their educational journey.

Medical Screening RM250 Medical Insurance a range of packages are available to students and dependantsImmigration Fees These vary from country to country and from application to application. Some of the fees that are required are listed below but you are advised to check with EMGS or your institution or the Department of Immigration for the latest charges: Student Pass RM60 + Multiple Entry Visa Fee by countryShort CoursesStudent Pass Application For Courses Less Than Twelve (12) Months That Are Approved By Ministry Of Higher Education (Short Courses)International students who wish to study at private institutions of higher education on courses of less than 12 months approved by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) are also required to apply for a Student Pass through EMGS.Once the education institution approves the students application they can apply for the Student Pass. The Student must supply the Institution with the following information: Offer letter from Institution 2 passport size photograph with blue background (3.5cm x 5cm) 1 copies of ALL pages of passport certified in accordance with requirements Validity of passport must be at least six months or the length of the course, whichever is longer. Academic and other certificates certified as a true copy by the institution issuing the document or a commissioner of oaths, notary public or lawyer Personal Bond Payment (held by the Institution) No Objection Certificate (NOC) for international students from Sub-Saharan Africa (if applicable) Payment for the following:i. EMGS Student Pass Processing Fee1. RM500 for courses with course length of six (6) months and below1. RM1,000 for courses with course length of more than six (6) months . Immigration Fees e.g. Student Pass, and multiple entry visa. Medical Screening Fee of RM250 . Medical & Health Insurance Premium We assume that the date of entry is 30 days before the student pass date given that most students will want to arrive at least a few weeks before any course start date. Therefore if you are studying on a course of less than 12 months the insurance premium you purchase will cover you for an additional month. E.g a 6 month course will require an insurance premium of 7 months. In the event that you enter the country more than 30 days before student pass start date, you will be required to pay for any insurance premium differential as you are required to be insured for the duration of your student pass.

The Insured can apply for a refund of the insurance premium in the event of early termination. In such circumstances EMGS will require a copy of the shortened Pass and any refund will be pro-rated on the condition there have been no claims made.

Upon entry into Malaysia i. Submit original passport to Institution on arrivalii. Pay any other immigration or processing fees that have arisen since the original application e.g. insurance premium differentialiii. Attend medical screening within seven (7) days of entering Malaysia at EMGS appointed panel cliniciv. EMGS or your institution will obtain the endorsement of the Pass for you once you have completed the Medical Screening.