Student Visa

Student Visa

Malaysia has been an attractive tourist destination in Southeast Asia for quite some time now.

This has been possible due to the county’s slow yet stable development over the past couple of decades The country has seen growth in all kinds of sectors including tourism, business, education, etc. Malaysia is a preferred foreign destination for many students seeking international education due to many reasons:
Many institutes here have strong partnerships with leading global industries and organisations that help aspiring students find good internship opportunities or suitable employment after graduation.
Malaysia has an affordable cost of living, modern development, good food, etc.
The main reason, a simple and easy Malaysia eVisa application process and policies that attract many foreign students.

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Eligibility:

  • The applicant must have a valid passport with remaining validity of at least 6 months.
  • Applicant must show proof of sufficient fund to stay in Malaysia.

Documents required for Malaysia Student Visa

  • Student visa application form completed and signed by the applicant
  • Offer letter from the chosen educational institution approved by the pass & permit division in the Immigration Headquarters of Malaysia
  • Two passport-sized photographs, according to photo specifications
  • Two photocopies of your Passport
  • Academic transcript(s) of records
  • Proof of full-time course of study approved by the Minister of Home Affairs
  • Proof of financial capability to meet course and other expenses
  • Health certificate
  • Evidence of security and personal bond
  • Students have to show their approval letters upon arrival

Processing time and fees for Malaysia Student Visa:

The complete process, right from applying for Malaysia Student Visa Approval Letter (VAL) to receiving the Malaysia Student Pass, takes up to 4-6 weeks. The approval letter takes about 2 weeks and Malaysia entry visa processing takes up to 1-3 weeks (in case of Malaysia eVisa it takes about 2 days). It is recommended to apply for your Malaysia student visa minimum 1 month prior to your intended date of travel.


Validity for Malaysia Student Visa:

The validity of your Malaysia student visa depends upon the duration of your course. Mostly the visa validity is for 1-year and can be renewed subject to the provision of documents. For certain courses, you may receive a Student Pass that is valid for the entire duration of your course.