Any foreign student who wishes to study in Malaysia is required to obtain Student Pass. Foreign students are allowed to study in Public or Private Educational Institutions that have been approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
How to Apply
Application has to be made through the respective Educational Institution prior entry.
Requirements and Procedures
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Offer letter from Educational Institution.
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Nationals from The People’s Republic of China and Commonwealth Independent States who wish to study in Public Educational Institutions are required to obtain prior consent from the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education Malaysia.
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Nationals from the People’s Republic of China are required to obtain Entry Visa prior to entry.
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Completed Form IMM. 14 in duplicate.
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Two (2) copies of Passport / Travel Document.
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Two (2) passport sized photographs.
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Except for nationals from The People's Republic of China, other nationals who have obtained approval to study through the respective Educational Institution are allowed direct entry into Malaysia.
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Students have to show their approval letters upon arrival. Special Pass will be issued to refer them to the respective State Immigration Department for issuance of Student Pass.
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Educational institution's representative is required to receive and attend to the student on arrival.
Other Information
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Only immediate families of students who are pursuing Post-Graduate courses will be considered Social Visit Pass according to the validity of the respective Student Pass.
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Higher Educational Institution is required to sign Personal Bond prescribed under Regulation 18, Immigration Regulations 1963 as a guarantee that the person to whom such pass is issued will comply with the provisions of the Ordinance and of any regulations made there under. No fees charged for the Personal Bond.
Fees
Source : Department of Immigration Malaysia
