Studying in Malaysia
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- pre_applicationMandatory
eVAL required before entry
A student may not enter Malaysia until the eVAL is issued, and it is valid for only 6 months.
- Takes
- 180d
- When
- before_travel
educationmalaysia.gov.my · 2026-08-17 · Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)
A student may only enter Malaysia after receiving the eVAL. The eVAL is valid for six (6) months from the date of issuance.
- visaMandatory
EMGS Student Pass application
All international students must apply for a Student Pass through EMGS after receiving an offer letter, ending in an electronic Visa Approval Letter before travel.
- Takes
- 14d
- When
- before_travel
educationmalaysia.gov.my · 2026-08-17 · Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)
Offer Letter issued to the applicant by the institution. Online application submission to EMGS. Academic screening and document verification. Issuance of electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL). Travel to Malaysia. Medical screening. Passport endorsement. The client charter is 14 working days for a c
- healthMandatory
Post-arrival medical screening
All international students must undergo a medical screening in Malaysia as part of finalising the Student Pass.
- When
- after_arrival
educationmalaysia.gov.my · 2026-08-17 · Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)
Yes. All international students are required to undergo post-arrival medical screening upon arrival in Malaysia as part of the Student Pass application process.