Malaysia student visa documents & Checklist

Malaysia student visa checklist

Documents required for Malaysia student visa application

Phase 1

  1. Clear Digital Passport sized photograph with White Background.
  2. All pages of International Passport including empty pages (Passport must have at least 18 months validity)
  3. Copy of your Secondary School, High School, University certificates and transcripts (one set in original language and second set in English translation if applicable).
  4. IELTS Results based on requirement (latest)
  5. For PhD / DBA students, Research Proposal is needed.
  6. Application Fees of USD100 (private university) and USD 150 for public university. The amount of USD100 is refundable during entrance into 1st semester.

Phase 2

  1. University application form will be filled up by A3Global and/or student.
  2. A3Global will send Eligibility Letter from University to the student.
  3. Student shall make payment for international student registration and visa processing fee (EMGS FEE) (the amount will be indicated in the offer letter and payment account details).
  4. Upon completion of payment, University will submit student’s visa application to Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) to process visa approval letter (VAL).
  5. When A3Global receive the Malaysian Immigration approval (approx. 1 month), A3Global will send a notification to inform student on visa approval. Student is required to apply for an entry visa from the Malaysian Embassy in their respective country (if necessary).
  6. Student MUST inform A3Global of their arrival details and accommodation requirement (AT LEAST ONE WEEK before arrival date). A3Global will assist student to get immigration clearance at airport.
  7. Student must pay 1st year full tuition fee before arrival in Malaysia.
  8. Once the student arrives in Malaysia, he/she has to attend medical screening at EMGS approved panel clinics within 7days of arrival date. Student shall submit passport to respective University for endorsement of student pass.