Malaysia Student Visa Policy

The reputation of schools in Malaysia in the international education community is increasingly being affirmed and replicated, especially in Asia in general. Malaysia has affiliate programs and partnerships with some of the world's top universities, with training standards closely monitored by the Ministry of Higher Education.

However, like any other country, residency is also one of the concerns for international students. This process requires you to have all the required documents, which is sometimes quite confusing for newcomers. In the worst cases, you may be forced to leave Malaysia before completing your course. This is extremely unfortunate with all your efforts and investments. Therefore, you need to pay special attention to the visa application process and strictly follow the relevant procedures to obtain legal residency.

In this writing, StudyLink will provide necessary information about Malaysia student visa

VISA DOCUMENTATION FOR STUDY ABROAD

Student visa application documents include:

•  Application documents
•  Confirmation of admission issued by the university in Malaysia
•  Visa application fee

According to regulations, Vietnamese students studying in Malaysia have a Letter of Approval (LoA) from the Malaysian Immigration Department. It takes about 2 months to process this letter. Universities in Malaysia will carry out this procedure for students.

To be granted an LoA, you need to prepare the following documents:

• Birth certificate
• Highest degree obtained
• Transcripts or transcripts
• Passport
• Photo (4x6)
• Application form the school you are applying for

To study in Malaysia, you do not need to prove your financial status or interview at the Malaysian Embassy. However, the demands about academic ability, study plan, process documents, immigration history should be clear.

NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR STUDYING ABROAD

Student pass and student visa

All international students need a valid Student Pass and Student Visa to study here. Under Malaysian law, only public or private schools under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Higher Education and the Ministry of Home Affairs can accept international students.

To get a student visa, you will need to apply for a Student Pass. Once you receive your temporary Student Pass, you will be issued a Student Visa to enter Malaysia. When you arrive in Malaysia, you will receive a complete, official Student Pass. Remember, you will need both a Student Pass and Student Visa to study here.

To apply for a Student Pass, you need to provide the university with the following documents:

• The University Admission Notice.
• Completed Student Pass application form.
• Two photocopies of the personal information on the passport.
• Three passport photos.
• Proof of purchase of Malaysian health insurance.
• Proof of funds while studying in Malaysia.
• A letter confirming your eligibility for admission, stamped by the university (Personal Bond document).

Before entry

• When you get accepted into a university in Malaysia, that school will submit an application for a Student Pass for you. You just need to hand in some essential documents and pay an assured fee for the school.
• If your application is approved, the Immigration Department of Malaysia will send a Student Pass eligibility certificate to your school.
• The school will send the original certificate to you, along with a stamped document confirming that you have all the needed qualifications to study abroad (Personal Bond).
• These documents will be the temporary Student Pass that allows you to come to Malaysia as a student.
• When you book a flight to Malaysia, you must send all information about your flight, including your arrival airport, flight number, arrival date, and time. You will be given a student visa upon arrival in Malaysia if you have a certificate of eligibility for a Student Pass.

Entry

• You must have the Student Pass certificate in hand when you arrive at the border gate of Malaysia.
• When you land at the airport in Malaysia, the university representative will pick you up.
• Then, they will give by hand a Special Pass for you to be able to enter Malaysia. 

* Note: This card is only valid for 2 weeks. During that time, you need to go to the Immigration Department to get the official Student Pass. You will also be issued a visa upon arrival in Malaysia. This visa is valid for at least 6 months

With the above information, are you ready for your study abroad journey in Malaysia? By choosing StudyLink, you can obtain extensive information about the subject, school, and the procedure to complete the application, submit the application, visa interview, etc. With a team of enthusiastic and experienced consultants, StudyLink will help optimize your chances to study in Malaysia.