Personal Bond
Overview:
Under Regulation 18 of the Immigration Regulations 1963, all international students are required to lodge a Personal Bond as a guarantee of compliance with Immigration rules during their studies in Malaysia.
- The Personal Bond is a refundable security deposit paid at the beginning of your studies.
- The amount varies depending on your nationality (as determined by Immigration).
- The bond is kept securely by UTM Bendahari (Bursar’s Office) throughout your study period.
- The deposit may be forfeited if Immigration regulations are violated (e.g., overstaying, absconding, or failing to cancel your Student Pass before leaving Malaysia).
- Refer the Personal Bond rate listed by the Malaysian Immigration Department
You may apply for a refund of your Personal Bond after you have graduated, withdrawn, or been terminated from studies, provided that your Student Pass has been properly cancelled.
Proper Cancellation of Student Pass for Personal Bond Refund Compliance
- Proper cancellation means your passport must be submitted to Immigration through UTM International for cancellation endorsement.
- Only once Immigration updates their database and returns your passport is the cancellation considered complete.
- If you exit Malaysia without cancellation, your Personal Bond will be forfeited.
- For further information refer Transfer / Cancel Pass
Refund Application Process
- Obtain the Form: Download the Personal Bond Refund Form here or collect it from UTM Bendahari.
- Verification by UTM International: Verified through EMGS and Immigration that Student Pass is cancelled before refund form endorsement.
- Submission to Bendahari: Submit the endorsed form with supporting documents (passport copy, bank details, and original receipt/declaration form) to UTM Bendahari.
- Processing: Refunds are credited to your registered bank account. Processing takes about 14 working days after Bendahari approval, excluding bank transaction time.
Important Notes
- No refund is given for expired Student Passes or forfeited bonds.
- Refunds will only be processed if there are no outstanding university fees.
Contact Information
Personal Bond
International Student & Scholar Services (I3S), UTM International, UTM
Email: iscjb@utm.my
WhatsApp: +60 12-641 0056
Download Forms and Letters
Further Information
- UTM Visa & Pass – General FAQs: https://international.utm.my/faq/
- EMGS – VAL Guidelines & FAQs: https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/guidelines