You will need some things to settle before flying for your #StudyinMalaysia journey. 

For a study programme with a duration of more than 3 months, you will need a STUDENT VISA or also known as a Student Pass.

This guide will take you through each stage of the process how to apply for a STUDENT VISA. 

STUDY IN MALAYSIA STUDENT PASS APPLICATION PROCESS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 

STEP 1 – Create and account and apply for a Student Pass at visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my  

STEP 2 - Upload all the required documents. Refer to the guidelines here: https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/guidelines 

STEP 3 - Issuance of Visa Approval Letter (e-VAL) 

STEP 4 – Apply for Single Entry Visa (SEV) 

• Individuals from qualifying countries can get visa-on-arrival (VOA) upon arrival at the Malaysian border.
• Individuals from countries that require a pre-arrival visa must apply for a single entry visa (SEV) from their home country’s Malaysian embassy or consular office, or if a Malaysian mission is not present there, at the nearest neighbouring country.
• *Individuals from visa-required countries on the following list can apply for an e-Visa which takes 48 hours to process.
  • China
  • India
  • Sri Lanka
  • Nepal
  • Myanmar
  • Bangladesh
  • Pakistan
  • Bhutan
  • Serbia
  • Montenegro
• eVISA: You can apply for an e-Visa anywhere around the world except from Malaysia and Singapore. Apply for eVisa: https://www.windowmalaysia.my/evisa/evisa.jsp 

STEP 5 – Apply for Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days prior to your arrival in Malaysia - https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main 

STEP 6 – Student travel to Malaysia 🇲🇾

STEP 7 – Undergo a post-arrival medical screening at the EMGS or University registered clinics.

STEP 8 – Endorsement of Student Pass  by the Malaysian Immigration (Your Institutions will assist you on this).

*ADDITIONAL SITES TO CHECK OUT:

1. Find the full range of programmes, list of universities, and many more, CLICK HERE discover.educationmalaysia.gov.my 
2. Study in Malaysia Student Pass Application Website, CLICK HERE https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/ 
3. Guidelines - Basic Required Documents for a Student Visa Application, CLICK HERE https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/guidelines