IMMIGRATION
INFORMATION
GENERAL
INFORMATION
To enter Malaysia, visitors must have a national passport or other
internationally recognized travel documents with a validity period of at least
six months beyond the length of stay in Malaysia. All passports and travel
documents must be endorsed for travelling in Malaysia.
Most visitors, either on business or pleasure trips, do not
require visas to enter Malaysia but this really depends on how long you will be
in the country. Please refer to the following information on visa requirements
to see if you will really need a visa.
Note: All transit visitors who fly into Malaysia are eligible for
a visa free visit, as long as the period does not exceed 72 hours. Regulations
may change from time to time; please check with the nearest Malaysian Embassy
before you start on your trip.
Restricted
entry: Nationals of Israel and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro),
citizens of the British Dependent Territories, foreign women who are at least 6
months pregnant (unless in transit) and those of scruffy appearance will be
denied entry. Passports issued by Taiwan are not recognised unless accompanied
by a document in lieu of a passport and an entry visa
PASSPORTS
A valid passport or
other travel documents recognised by the Malaysian government required by all.
The former must be valid for at least 6 months at date of entry and the latter
should be endorsed with a valid re-entry permit.
Note: All visitors must
also have proof of adequate funds and an onward or return sea or air ticket.
VISAS
WHAT IS A VISA?
A visa is an endorsement
in a passport or other recognized travel document of foreigner indicating that
the holder has applied for permission to enter Malaysia and that permission has
been granted. Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply
and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad
before entering the country. Visa which has been granted is not absolute
guarantee that the holder will be allowed to enter Malaysia. The final decision
lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point.
WHO REQUIRES A VISA?
Citizens from the
following Countries require a visa to enter Malaysia:
Afghanistan, Angola,
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic,
China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo Democratic Republic, Congo Republic, Cote
D'ivoire, Djibouti, Equat. Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau,
Hong Kong (C/I or D/I), India, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal,
Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Serbia & Montenegro, Sri Lanka, Taiwan,
Western Sahara.
Citizens of the
following Countries require a visa for stays exceeding 14 Days:
Iraq, Libya, Macao (Travel Permit/Portugal CI), Palestine, Sierra Leone,
Somalia, South Yemen, Syria
Citizens of the
following Countries require a visa for stays exceeding 15 Days:
Iran
Citizens of the
following Countries require a visa for stays exceeding 1 Month:
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Belarus, Benin, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Cambodia,
Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, Costa Rica, Equador, El Savador, Estonia, Gabon,
Georgia, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea Republic, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong SAR,
Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macao SAR, Macedonia, Madagascar, Maldova,
Mauritania, Mexico, Monaco, Mongalia, Nicaragua, North Korea, North Yemen,
Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Russia, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Slovenia,
Sudan, Surinam, Tajikistan, Togo, Ukraine, Upper Volta, Uzbekistan, Vatican
City, Vanezuela, Zaire, Zimbabwe.
Citizens of the
following Countries require a visa for stays exceeding 3 Months:
Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium,
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt,
Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan,
Kirgystan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Lienchestien, Luxembourg, Morocco,
Netherland, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Qatar, Romania, St Marino, Saudi
Arabia, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey,
Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay,
Yemen.
PROCEDURES FOR ENTRY
INTO MALAYSIA
The procedures below
will give international students like yourself a more detailed explanation
about visa, student pass and other procedures in order to enter and stay in
Malaysia for study purposes :
TO APPLY FOR A STUDENT
PASS FOR THE PURSUIT OF STUDIES IN MALAYSIA
The process to apply for
a student pass is simple. The Malaysian educational institutions of higher
learning which offer international students a place to study at their
institutions will apply for the Student Pass on their behalf in Malaysia.
Applications will be submitted by the educational institutions to the Director
of Pass & Permit Division, Malaysia Immigration Department Headquarters in
Kuala Lumpur. Students do not need to apply directly to the Immigration
Department under this procedure. The prospective students will be informed of
their application status by the Immigration Department in Malaysia through
their educational institutions within 7 days of the application, irrespective
of whether it has been successful or not.
Therefore, students are
not required to apply for a visa/student pass from the Malaysian
Embassy/consulate office abroad before proceeding to Malaysia. The educational
institutions which enroll the students are responsible to make the necessary
arrangement pertaining to immigration matters. All applications, processing,
approval and issuance of the Student Passes and Visas for prospective foreign
students are done in Malaysia, except for students from The Peoples Republic of
China (PRC). The PRCs nationals are required to obtain their Entry Visas from
the Malaysian Embassy in Beijing, Guangzhou or Shanghai prior to their entry to
Malaysia.
WHAT DOCUMENTS WILL BE
REQUIRED?
Documents required for a visa application without reference. Visa Without
Reference is required for purpose of social visit
- Original passport
- Two (2) photocopies of passport
- Two (2) photocopies of visa application form (Form IMM.47)
- Two (2) passport size photograph of applicant
- Original air ticket and two (2) photocopies (confirmed and returned ticket)
- Bank statement / traveller's cheques
- Invitation letter (if any)
- Payment of visa fee
Documents required for a visa application with reference. Visa With Reference
are required for student, employment, dependent and professional visit pass.
- Original approval letter from Department of Immigration Malaysia / other
authority agencies and two (2) photocopies
- Original passport
- Two (2) photocopies of passport
- Two (2) photocopies of visa application form (Form IMM.47)
- Two (2) passport size photograph of applicant
- Original air ticket and two (2) photocopies
- Payment of visa fee
SOCIAL VISIT PASS:
A Social Visit Pass is
an endorsement that is endorsed in a passport or travel document of a foreigner
allowing the individual to enter and remain on a temporary basis in Malaysia.
It is issued at all Malaysian points of entry, and every foreigner entering
Malaysia for Social Visit purposes must obtain a Social Visit Pass.
HOW LONG IS THE VISA
VALID FOR?
The permitted length of
stay is entered on the visa at the time of issue and is at the discretion of
the issuer. Normally 1 to 3 months from date of issue. Extensions are possible.
Enquire at the Malaysian High Commission for further details.
ARRIVING IN MALAYSIA -
AT THE MALAYSIA IMMIGRATION CHECK POINT
Upon arrival at the
airport in Malaysia, students have to show their Student Pass approval letter
at the immigration check point. A Special Pass will be issued to refer the
student to the respective State Immigration Department for issuance of the
Student Pass. A visa will also be issued to the student at the entry point in
the form of an endorsement on the students valid national Passport.
The Educational
institutions representative will be at the immigration check point to receive
and attend to the student. After the immigration clearance, the representative
will be responsible to transfer the student to the educational institution for
reporting of attendance.
ISSUANCE OF STUDENT PASS
TO STUDENTS
Students will be issued a Special Pass valid for 14 days at the Immigration
check point. Within two weeks of their arrival, the educational institution is
required to submit the student's passports to the State Immigration Department
to enable Student Pass stickers to be affixed. The fee for a Student Pass is
RM60.00 a year (or part of a year) while a visa fee ranges from RM6.50 to
RM100.00 depending on the countries the students come from. All payments of
fees, issuance of Student Passes and Visas as well as renewal of Student Passes
can be done at the relevant State Immigration Departments.
SUMMARY
The proccedure basically
follows these six (6) steps:
Step 1 You submit an
application form to study together with relevant documents to the intended
educational institution which has the official approval from the Ministry of
Home Affairs Malaysia Immigration Department) to recruit international
students.
Step 2 Your application
to study is accepted by educational institution which will then help you to
apply for student pass at the Malaysian Immigration Department in Malaysia
prior to your entry.
Step 3 Upon acceptance, a
letter of approval for student pass will be released by Malaysian Immigration
Department to the educational institution which offered the place for you to
study. The educational institution will send the approval letter
to you while you are still in your own (foreign)
country.
Step 4 Before
leaving your country for Malaysia, you must inform the
educational institution of your port of entry (airport), flight
number, arrival date and time.
Step 5 Upon your arrival
at the airport in Malaysia, the educational institutions representative will
receive you at the immigration check-point at the Malaysian airport.
Visa will be issued to you at the entry point in the form of an
endorsement on your valid national Passport.
Note : Nationals from The Peoples Republic of China are required to obtain
Entry Visa prior to entry into Malaysia)
Step 6 Within 2 weeks
of your arrival, the educational institution will
submit your passport to the Immigration Department to affix the
Student Pass sticker.
EMBASSY CONTACT INFO
Please contact the nearest Malaysia embassy for latest
update and information on what documentation you may require to enter
Malaysia.
USEFUL LINKS
http://www.imi.gov.my/eng/perkhidmatan/im_PasPelajar.asp
