How to get a student visa to study in Malaysia?
The Malaysian government has made the visa process easier for student, you do not required to contact your local embassy in Malaysia anymore. This article will guide you in applying for a Malaysian student visa.
Besides mind-blowing sceneries and rich culture, Malaysia is growing for its modern high quality education, some World class Universities. Malaysia is World number 11 when it comes to the number of foreign students. So many Indian students are studying and working there as well. Both India and Malaysia, work hand in hand for producing World's most outstanding students. Only 200 institutions in Malaysia are allowed to take admission for international students. Also, you should apply for a student visa before you are issued a collage pass. The visa process is not at all complicated. It seems easy and simple for aspiring student.
Prerequisites
Steps in applying for Malaysian student visa
The steps in applying for student visa are as follows:Directly contact to the institution
As per the current rule, you need to apply for a student pass from your chosen institute and not via the Immigration Department. Follow all the rules and regulations indicated by the institution. Then finally, the application will be submitted by the educational institution of permit Division of Malaysia.
Note that your passport must be valid for more than 1 year. If it is less than 1 year, your pass might be rejected.Wait for the acceptance confirmation
Aspiring students will be informed of their application status by the Immigration Department in Malaysia through the institution that one has chosen. You might be accepted or not, the notification is usually sent within a week.Send the required documents
You have to mail them the visa documents required or you can send it to the place they specify though transaction are made directly from the Institution. From that point, hte process will taken care of by the Educational Institute itself.They will send a confirmation letter of your student pass
An approval letter for your student pass will be released by the Malaysian Immigration Department and be delivered to the Institution as per your acceptance. Then it will send this approval letter to you.Inform the institution
You must inform the institution about your airport location, arrival date and time, flight number etc. before you go to Malaysia. A representative from your institute will greet you at the immigration check point at the airport. Then the visa will be issued to you on your valid national passport.Wait for pass sticker
Within few weeks, your passport will be submitted to the immigration Department and a student pass sticker wil be attached to it.Visa and passport fees
The fees depends on the country but not more than US $29.41. The passes actual cost around US $17.65
Finally, once you have done all the proposed steps, you are now officially enrolled in and ready to be a part of your chosen Malaysian institution.Tips for visa interview
