Malaysia Student Visa
Student Visa For Malaysia
For Indian students who are planning to study in Malaysia, given below are the requirements and steps on how to apply for a Malaysia student visa from India.
The process is made easy and simple for every aspiring student. First, here’s what students will need:
Requirements to Apply for a Malaysian 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
- 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
Steps in Applying for a Student Visa:
The Malaysian government has made the process of the application of student visa and pass easily for anyone who wants to study in the country, as students do not have to contact their local Embassy of Malaysia no more.
The steps are as follows:
Contact the institution directly
Students can apply for a student pass directly from the chosen institution and can submit their application form directly to the particular institution.
Students’ passport must be valid for more than 1 year. If it is shorter than that period, their student pass will not be processed.
Wait for the confirmation of acceptance
Prospective students will be informed of their application status by the Immigration Department in Malaysia through the educational institution that one has chosen. The notification of acceptance is usually sent within a week (7 days).
Send the necessary documents
Students will need to submit all the necessary visa documents to get the student pass to study in Malaysia and send those documents to the respective institution.
Institution will send you a letter confirming your student pass
A letter of approval for student pass will be released by the Malaysian Immigration Department and be delivered to the institution upon their acceptance. The institution will then send this approval letter to students.
Inform the institution
Before entering into Malaysia, students must inform the institution about their airport location, flight number, and arrival date and time. A representative from the institution will greet them at the immigration check-point at the Malaysian airport. Next, students’ visa will be issued to them via an endorsement on their valid national passport.
Wait for your Student Pass sticker
Within 2 weeks, students ‘passport will be submitted to the Immigration Department and a student pass sticker will be affixed to it.
Student Visa and Pass Fees:
The expected visa fees do not exceed more than the US $29.41. Student passes usually cost around the US $17.65.
Once students have completed all the steps, they are now officially enrolled in and ready to study at the chosen Malaysian institution.
Malaysia Student Visa Processing Time
The Malaysia student visa processing time takes about 21 days. The processing time could vary on several factors which includes specific visa category, complexity of the case, the workload at the Malaysian embassy or consulate, the completeness of the application, and individual circumstances.To ensure a smooth and timely application process, carefully review the visa requirements and gather all the necessary documents before submitting your application. Providing a complete and accurate application with all the required supporting documents can help expedite the processing time.It is best to start the visa process early which further allows sufficient time for processing. It is recommended to check the official website of the Malaysian embassy or consulate in India for the most up-to-date information. Check Visa Status (Malaysian Govt. Website): https://www.kln.gov.my/web/ind_new-delhi/requirement_foreigner
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