The Visa Approval Letter (VAL) is an official document issued by the Department of Immigration Malaysia, confirming that the named person and their program of study/level of study have been approved for entry into Malaysia for study purposes. UTM advises students to apply at least 6 weeks before the reception date to avoid delays in the approval of the VAL. For guidelines on VAL application requirements, please refer to the Education Malaysia website: https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/guidelines

It should take 4 – 6 weeks from the date of receiving a complete application and payment by EMGS. Students must apply for the VAL online at https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/

There are 2 payment options:

1. Online payment using a Visa or MasterCard on the educationmalaysia.gov.my website. Online payment method is only applicable for students have made an online application via EMGS website.

2. Telegraphic Transfer ( USD only) payable to EMGS.

The Visa Approval Letter (VAL) is only valid for 6 months from the date of issue. Students need to register at the university within the specified timeframe. If registration doesn’t occur within this period, a new VAL application will be required. Therefore, before making any plans to come to UTM, ensure that you check the registration dates and timelines associated with your program. This proactive approach will help you avoid complications with your visa process and university registration.

No. Malaysia Immigration Department NOT ALLOWED the conversion from social pass to student pass. All international students (except Diplomatic pass holders, Malaysian Permanent Residents) are required to have a student pass while studying at UTM.

This information is available on the EMGS website Please refer to the link below; https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/guidelines/sev-required-countries

 

Student may refer to [HERE] for list of countries granted Visa on Arrival at the Entry point. Countries not in the list are required to apply at nearest Malaysia Embassy/ Consulate

No. Students are not allowed to purchase any flight tickets before obtaining their student pass/passport from UTM International to avoid any problems that may arise afterwards. Please note that the renewal process will take 5-6 weeks.

Immigration will impose a fine for late submission of renewal of student pass. If student submit within 

1. 5-7 weeks before expiry – fine RM50 b. 2-4 weeks before expiry – fine RM100 
2. < 0-2 weeks before expiry – fine RM150+ RM1,100 for Special Pass & Immigration compound

Upon arrival at Malaysia, please show to the Immigration Officer your student pass at old passport. The immigration will give a Special Pass for 14-30 days. Please submit your passport for transfer endorsement to new passport at UTM International Office within 3 days of arrival.

NO. You are required to submit your original passport only when EMGS tracker show progress of 90% (usually take 2-3 weeks after submission of document to UTM). Track your renewal progress at [HERE]

IMPORTANT NOTE: The student pass endorsed by Immigration Department is for giving permission a student study full time and staying in Malaysia for the period of study.

The holder of student pass is not permitted to work. You can submit a documents and payment for renewal your student pass +-45 days before you plan to come to UTM/ Malaysia. UTM International do accept to received a renewal documents and payment from your representative/ friend for submission to UTM International (Note: student have to pay to 2 different account that is EMGS and UTM) .Upon arrive at UTM/ Malaysia (or after EMGS tracking show progress 90%), please submit your passport at UTM International for sticker endorsement at Immigration Department. You can track your renewal application progress at EMGS website at https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/ . It will take 10-14 days for sticker endorsement at Immigration Department.

Note:1. This process is only allowed within 60 days before expiry of pass.2. Immigration may required entry stamp to Malaysia on your passport before approve your renewal application. In this case, you can only submitted renewal application after entering to Malaysia.3. Students are not allowed to purchase any flight ticket before obtaining your student pass/passport

No. Student MUST travel to Malaysia as Single traveler. You can apply Dependent Pass after student pass is issue to the student (Principle)

You can apply Dependent Pass only per as following:

i) Wife/husband with children or

ii) Mother or father or

iii) Husband & mother

NOTE: Family in law or brother /sister is not allowed to apply for dependent pass

NO. You are not allowed to apply Dependent Pass for In Laws Family according to the rules of Malaysia Immigration Department. However, if your wife is student, your Mother In Law may apply Dependent Pass under your wife.

For certain countries, Immigration Malaysia required student to apply for VAL for Dependent before travel to Malaysia (update: Currently only Afghanistan required VAL for Dependent. List of country will update from time to time)

According to Malaysian immigration regulations, students who have already graduated must cancel their student pass and return to their home country. If a student has already been admitted to a PhD program, they should apply for a new Visa Approval Letter (VAL) for PhD studies from their home country after receiving the senate letter confirming their graduation from UTM (applicable only to research-mode programs). We strongly advise students to cancel their Master’s Pass before applying for the new VAL.

No. If you wish to change your institution ( i.e. degree program at UTM) you will be required to leave Malaysia and make a new VAL application.

Kindly obtain the release letter and examination results from XYZ University. Please note that you need to shorten your current student pass and apply online for a new Visa Approval Letter (VAL) under UTM. Be aware that the approval of the new VAL is subject to Immigration’s discretion. Students are not allowed to register at UTM until the VAL is approved. You may be required to leave the country until your new VAL is approved. UTM advises students to apply for a new VAL from their home country.

You are required to apply for a new program and obtain approval from the Academic Office. Following that, you must cancel your current student pass and submit a new application for a VAL under the new programme. We recommend returning to your home country while waiting for your new VAL to be approved by Immigration. For further details, please contact UTM International.

Student are required to cancel a student pass if:

1. Graduate/ Completion of Studies from UTM

2. Deferment of Studies (excluding health problems)

3. Withdrawal or Termination from studies

4. Change Programme or Change University

Leaving Malaysia without canceling your student pass will result in two things: you will lose your Personal Bond deposit to Immigration Malaysia, and you may face difficulties applying for another visa or transferring to a different university within the country.

Not allowed. Students need to submit their physical passports to our counter because the Immigration Department of Malaysia requires the original passport for canceling a pass.

No. Special Pass can only be applied by the Institution if the student has submitted the application of student pass or dependent pass.

Please contact UTM International and request to apply for a Special Pass. Immigration will impose a compound fine of RM1,000 to RM5,000 for overstaying. Students may be deported to their home country and blacklisted by Immigration.