eVISA SYSTEM FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC VISA TO ENTER MALAYSIA 

1. PURPOSE

1.1 EMGS would like to provide an update on a circular issued by the Malaysian Immigration Department on 15th November 2021 (IM.101/HQ-G/1320/14 JLD.10(24) regarding the extension of the eVISA facilities to four (4) additional categories of visitors including International Students to Malaysia.

1.2 The eVISA system is an online application platform that enables travellers to apply for an electronic visa to enter Malaysia.

2. IMPLEMENTATION

2.1 The eVISA facility has been made available to International Students from all countries effective from 15th November 2021. This is applicable to the following category of International Students and their dependents:

• International students that require a Single-Entry Visa (SEV)

• International students who are enrolled in public and Private Higher Education

• Institutions, Language Centres, International accredited Training Centres.

• Dependents of the International Students.

2.2 International students can refer to the Malaysian Immigration Department’s website for further clarification regarding to the procedures to apply for the eVISA at

https://www.imi.gov.my/portal2017/index.php/en/visa/evisa

Education Malaysia Global Services
3^rd January 2022