Immigration procedures to enter Malaysia to study are simple and hassle-free. The requirements of the Immigration Department for international students are as follows :

Conditions To Qualify As A Student
The students must :

have already been accepted for a full-time course of study (inclusive of English programme) at a public or private higher educational institution
have the financial capability to meet the course fees and living/travel expenses
possess good health and character
be seeking entry for study purposes only

Application Procedures For Student Pass
All applications for student passes by international students are done through Malaysian educational institutions. The processing, approval and issuance of student passes and visas is carried out by the Immigration Department in Malaysia, except for students from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Students from the PRC have to get their visas from the Embassy of Malaysia or the Council of Malaysia in the PRC.

Family Members To Stay With Students
Family members of students under the following categories will be allowed to accompany students to stay in Malaysia for the entire study duration with approval from the Immigration Department. They are:

Parents of students
Spouses, children and parents of students from Middle-East countries
Spouses and children of students who are studying postgraduate programmes

For more information, please contact one of our offices

Last Updated: 06 October 2012

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