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step-by-step guide for applying for a student visa
step-by-step guide for applying for a student visa
01
Choose Your Course and University
Research universities and select a program of study. Ensure the university is registered with the Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE).
University
Course selection
Program of study
Malaysian Ministry of Education
01
Choose Your Course and University
Research universities and select a program of study. Ensure the university is registered with the Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE).
University
Course selection
Program of study
Malaysian Ministry of Education
01
Choose Your Course and University
Research universities and select a program of study. Ensure the university is registered with the Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE).
University
Course selection
Program of study
Malaysian Ministry of Education
01
Choose Your Course and University
Research universities and select a program of study. Ensure the university is registered with the Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE).
University
Course selection
Program of study
Malaysian Ministry of Education
01
Choose Your Course and University
Research universities and select a program of study. Ensure the university is registered with the Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE).
University
Course selection
Program of study
Malaysian Ministry of Education
02
Get Accepted by a Malaysian University
Apply to your chosen university and receive an offer letter (Unconditional or Conditional). Submit all required documents (academic records, passport copy, etc.).
University admission
Offer letter
Required documents
Application process
02
Get Accepted by a Malaysian University
Apply to your chosen university and receive an offer letter (Unconditional or Conditional). Submit all required documents (academic records, passport copy, etc.).
University admission
Offer letter
Required documents
Application process
02
Get Accepted by a Malaysian University
Apply to your chosen university and receive an offer letter (Unconditional or Conditional). Submit all required documents (academic records, passport copy, etc.).
University admission
Offer letter
Required documents
Application process
02
Get Accepted by a Malaysian University
Apply to your chosen university and receive an offer letter (Unconditional or Conditional). Submit all required documents (academic records, passport copy, etc.).
University admission
Offer letter
Required documents
Application process
02
Get Accepted by a Malaysian University
Apply to your chosen university and receive an offer letter (Unconditional or Conditional). Submit all required documents (academic records, passport copy, etc.).
University admission
Offer letter
Required documents
Application process
03
Receive the Visa Approval Letter (VAL)
Once you accept the offer, the university will apply for a Visa Approval Letter (VAL) on your behalf through the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). The VAL will be sent to your university, and it usually takes around 2 to 4 weeks to process.
Visa Approval Letter (VAL)
Offer acceptance
EMGS
University application
03
Receive the Visa Approval Letter (VAL)
Once you accept the offer, the university will apply for a Visa Approval Letter (VAL) on your behalf through the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). The VAL will be sent to your university, and it usually takes around 2 to 4 weeks to process.
Visa Approval Letter (VAL)
Offer acceptance
EMGS
University application
03
Receive the Visa Approval Letter (VAL)
Once you accept the offer, the university will apply for a Visa Approval Letter (VAL) on your behalf through the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). The VAL will be sent to your university, and it usually takes around 2 to 4 weeks to process.
Visa Approval Letter (VAL)
Offer acceptance
EMGS
University application
03
Receive the Visa Approval Letter (VAL)
Once you accept the offer, the university will apply for a Visa Approval Letter (VAL) on your behalf through the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). The VAL will be sent to your university, and it usually takes around 2 to 4 weeks to process.
Visa Approval Letter (VAL)
Offer acceptance
EMGS
University application
03
Receive the Visa Approval Letter (VAL)
Once you accept the offer, the university will apply for a Visa Approval Letter (VAL) on your behalf through the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). The VAL will be sent to your university, and it usually takes around 2 to 4 weeks to process.
Visa Approval Letter (VAL)
Offer acceptance
EMGS
University application
04
Pay the Required Fees
Pay the processing fees for your student visa application (including VAL fee and EMGS processing fee). Ensure all payments are made as required by the university or EMGS.
Fee payment
Processing fees
Student visa
VAL fee
04
Pay the Required Fees
Pay the processing fees for your student visa application (including VAL fee and EMGS processing fee). Ensure all payments are made as required by the university or EMGS.
Fee payment
Processing fees
Student visa
VAL fee
04
Pay the Required Fees
Pay the processing fees for your student visa application (including VAL fee and EMGS processing fee). Ensure all payments are made as required by the university or EMGS.
Fee payment
Processing fees
Student visa
VAL fee
04
Pay the Required Fees
Pay the processing fees for your student visa application (including VAL fee and EMGS processing fee). Ensure all payments are made as required by the university or EMGS.
Fee payment
Processing fees
Student visa
VAL fee
04
Pay the Required Fees
Pay the processing fees for your student visa application (including VAL fee and EMGS processing fee). Ensure all payments are made as required by the university or EMGS.
Fee payment
Processing fees
Student visa
VAL fee
05
Prepare Required Documents
Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity). Offer letter from the university. Passport-sized photos (as per requirements). Proof of financial capability (bank statement, scholarship, etc.). Health insurance or medical examination results (if applicable).
Passport
Offer letter
Financial proof
Health insurance
05
Prepare Required Documents
Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity). Offer letter from the university. Passport-sized photos (as per requirements). Proof of financial capability (bank statement, scholarship, etc.). Health insurance or medical examination results (if applicable).
Passport
Offer letter
Financial proof
Health insurance
05
Prepare Required Documents
Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity). Offer letter from the university. Passport-sized photos (as per requirements). Proof of financial capability (bank statement, scholarship, etc.). Health insurance or medical examination results (if applicable).
Passport
Offer letter
Financial proof
Health insurance
05
Prepare Required Documents
Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity). Offer letter from the university. Passport-sized photos (as per requirements). Proof of financial capability (bank statement, scholarship, etc.). Health insurance or medical examination results (if applicable).
Passport
Offer letter
Financial proof
Health insurance
05
Prepare Required Documents
Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity). Offer letter from the university. Passport-sized photos (as per requirements). Proof of financial capability (bank statement, scholarship, etc.). Health insurance or medical examination results (if applicable).
Passport
Offer letter
Financial proof
Health insurance
06
Submit the Documents to EMGS
Submit your documents (including the VAL) to EMGS for visa approval. Your university will assist you with this. EMGS will review and process the application. Processing typically takes 1 to 2 weeks.
Document submission
EMGS
Visa approval
Processing time
06
Submit the Documents to EMGS
Submit your documents (including the VAL) to EMGS for visa approval. Your university will assist you with this. EMGS will review and process the application. Processing typically takes 1 to 2 weeks.
Document submission
EMGS
Visa approval
Processing time
06
Submit the Documents to EMGS
Submit your documents (including the VAL) to EMGS for visa approval. Your university will assist you with this. EMGS will review and process the application. Processing typically takes 1 to 2 weeks.
Document submission
EMGS
Visa approval
Processing time
06
Submit the Documents to EMGS
Submit your documents (including the VAL) to EMGS for visa approval. Your university will assist you with this. EMGS will review and process the application. Processing typically takes 1 to 2 weeks.
Document submission
EMGS
Visa approval
Processing time
06
Submit the Documents to EMGS
Submit your documents (including the VAL) to EMGS for visa approval. Your university will assist you with this. EMGS will review and process the application. Processing typically takes 1 to 2 weeks.
Document submission
EMGS
Visa approval
Processing time
07
Receive Your Student Visa
Once approved, you will receive your student visa approval (eVisa) via email. Print the eVisa and carry it with you to Malaysia.
Student visa
eVisa
Approval
Email notification
07
Receive Your Student Visa
Once approved, you will receive your student visa approval (eVisa) via email. Print the eVisa and carry it with you to Malaysia.
Student visa
eVisa
Approval
Email notification
07
Receive Your Student Visa
Once approved, you will receive your student visa approval (eVisa) via email. Print the eVisa and carry it with you to Malaysia.
Student visa
eVisa
Approval
Email notification
07
Receive Your Student Visa
Once approved, you will receive your student visa approval (eVisa) via email. Print the eVisa and carry it with you to Malaysia.
Student visa
eVisa
Approval
Email notification
07
Receive Your Student Visa
Once approved, you will receive your student visa approval (eVisa) via email. Print the eVisa and carry it with you to Malaysia.
Student visa
eVisa
Approval
Email notification
08
Arrive in Malaysia
Upon arrival, you’ll need to undergo immigration checks. After arrival, visit the Immigration Department within 30 days to complete any remaining paperwork and obtain your student visa sticker in your passport.
Immigration checks
Arrival in Malaysia
Student visa sticker
Immigration Department
08
Arrive in Malaysia
Upon arrival, you’ll need to undergo immigration checks. After arrival, visit the Immigration Department within 30 days to complete any remaining paperwork and obtain your student visa sticker in your passport.
Immigration checks
Arrival in Malaysia
Student visa sticker
Immigration Department
08
Arrive in Malaysia
Upon arrival, you’ll need to undergo immigration checks. After arrival, visit the Immigration Department within 30 days to complete any remaining paperwork and obtain your student visa sticker in your passport.
Immigration checks
Arrival in Malaysia
Student visa sticker
Immigration Department
08
Arrive in Malaysia
Upon arrival, you’ll need to undergo immigration checks. After arrival, visit the Immigration Department within 30 days to complete any remaining paperwork and obtain your student visa sticker in your passport.
Immigration checks
Arrival in Malaysia
Student visa sticker
Immigration Department
08
Arrive in Malaysia
Upon arrival, you’ll need to undergo immigration checks. After arrival, visit the Immigration Department within 30 days to complete any remaining paperwork and obtain your student visa sticker in your passport.
Immigration checks
Arrival in Malaysia
Student visa sticker
Immigration Department
09
Complete Health Check and Register with the University
Complete any health check or medical examination if required by the university or Malaysian authorities. Register with the university and attend the international student orientation.
Health check
Medical examination
University registration
International student
09
Complete Health Check and Register with the University
Complete any health check or medical examination if required by the university or Malaysian authorities. Register with the university and attend the international student orientation.
Health check
Medical examination
University registration
International student
09
Complete Health Check and Register with the University
Complete any health check or medical examination if required by the university or Malaysian authorities. Register with the university and attend the international student orientation.
Health check
Medical examination
University registration
International student
09
Complete Health Check and Register with the University
Complete any health check or medical examination if required by the university or Malaysian authorities. Register with the university and attend the international student orientation.
Health check
Medical examination
University registration
International student
09
Complete Health Check and Register with the University
Complete any health check or medical examination if required by the university or Malaysian authorities. Register with the university and attend the international student orientation.
Health check
Medical examination
University registration
International student
