Student Pass

 * Any foreigner who wishes to study in Malaysia is required to obtain Student Pass.

 * Foreign students are allowed to study in Public or Private Educational Institutions whose courses have been approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and the intake of foreign student has the approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

 * For foreign student who has been offered in the Public Institute of Higher Learning is required to apply through the institute itself.

 * For new student in Private Institute of Higher Learning, an application should be made through the official website (E-Student Pass System) of the institute which is registered.

 * Application for transfer to another Private Institute of Higher Learning should be made through E-Student Pass System.

 * Application for extension of passes should be made through the respective Immigration Office.

How to Apply

   Application has to be made through the respective Educational Institution prior entry

Requirements and Procedures:

        * Offer letter from Educational Institution.

       * 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.

       * Nationals from the People's Republic of China are required to obtain Entry Visa prior to entry.

       * Completed Form IMM. 14 in duplicate.

       * Two (2) copies of Passport/ Travel Document.

       * Two (2) passport sized photographs.

       * 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.

       * 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.

       * Educational institution's representative is required to receive and attend to the student on arrival

Other Information

        * 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

       * 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.