Study visas
Malaysian Student Pass
For non-citizens studying in Malaysia, from pre-school to higher education, applied for through EMGS.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Malaysia government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Student Pass
- Route type
- Study pass (institution/EMGS-sponsored)
- Eligibility
- Non-citizen students aged 3 and above at approved institutions
- Part-time work
- Permitted up to 20 hours per week during the study period (approved sectors; public university and private institution students)
- Post-arrival
- Medical examination required within 7 days of arrival
Who it is for
- International students accepted onto a course at an approved Malaysian institution
- Pupils at approved government, government-aided, international or private schools
- Higher-education, language-centre and training-centre students (dependants allowed only for Master's/PhD students)
Requirements
- Letter of offer/acceptance from an approved institution
- Passport valid for the required minimum period
- Application through EMGS and endorsement by the Immigration Department
- Post-arrival medical examination within 7 days
What you can do
- Study full-time at the sponsoring institution
- Work part-time up to 20 hours per week in approved sectors (eligible categories only)
- Master's/PhD students may bring eligible dependants
How to apply
- Receive an offer from an approved institution
- The institution/student applies via the STARS or EMGS portal (visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my)
- EMGS forwards the approved file to the Immigration Department
- Visa-required nationals obtain the entry visa via the official eVISA portal before arrival
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.