Visa Information
APPLYING STAGE
APPLY FOR UNIPSAS (1)
Browse and choose the program that matches your academic background. Get all of your document ready in PDF format and make your application through eCampus. UnIPSAS International Relations Centre will contact you for your details. Offer letter will be sent to you if application succeeded.
STUDENT PASS AND VISA (2)
It is compulsory for all international students who study in Malaysia to obtain approval of Student Pass and Visa. Without Visa Approval Letter (VAL), International Students are not allowed to enter Malaysia. The application must be made through UnIPSAS.
https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/home
fees of RM2500 will be charge.
International students who have been accepted to study at UnIPSAS are required to apply for a Student Pass.
CHECKLIST FILE
FOLLOW-UP (3)
The processing time for the Student Pass is around 6 to 8 weeks. Students can check the status of the application at EMGS or by sending an email to :
cir@unipsas.edu.my
In all correspondences, students must state their Full Name and Passport Number
(VAL) VISA APPROVAL LETTER FROM IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT (4)
Once application has been approved, the Immigration Department of Malaysia will issue a Visa Approval Letter (VAL) to the students concerned. The university will notify students once approval has been received. Students must provide complete address and contact number if they wish to receive the original VAL. Student may plan their flight to Malaysia once they obtain eVAL
BEFORE ENTERING MALAYSIA
APPLYING FOR AN ENTRY VISA (1)
Students who have been granted the visa approval letter must apply for an entry visa from the nearest Malaysian Embassy or Malaysian Consulate Office in their country before traveling to Malaysia. Without an entry visa, you will not be allowed to enter Malaysia.
https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/home
UnIPSAS STUDENT INFORMATION (2)
Student who has received Offer Letter and Visa Approval must fill out a form of Student Information for record purposes.
file:///C:/Users/User/Downloads/BORANG%20PENDAFTARAN%20PELAJAR%20ANTARABANGSA.pdf.pdf.pdf
ARRIVAL NOTIFICATION (3)
Students must notify the University of their arrival details at least seven (7) working days before the traveling date to Malaysia. Arrival notification must be sent to;
mailto:cir@unipsas.edu.my
A representative from UnIPSAS will meet the students at the airport. Instructions will be sent to students’ prior arrival.
CHANGES IN ARRIVAL DETAILS
Please notify us at least 48 hours earlier (excluding weekend) if there are any changes in your arrival itinerary. You may call UnIPSAS officers or email us at;
@+60 12 653 8112
@+60 10 867 0374
mailto:cir@unipsas.edu.my
UPON ENTERING MALAYSIA
AT THE AIPORT>
IMMIGRATION CLEARANCE (1)
Upon arrival, please proceed to (ISAC) International Student Arrival Centre counter for clearance. Do not wait at student waiting area. The copy of Visa Approval Letter and UnIPSAS Offer Letter must be hand carried to be presented to the Immigration Officer at the immigration check point. (Please prepare additional copy of each document for Immigration reference)
DURATION OF STAY PERMITTED BY IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES (2)
You must take note of the entry date and the permitted duration of stay which are stamped in your passports by an Immigration officer.
MEETING POINT WITH UnIPSAS OFFICER (3)
UnIPSAS Officer will meet you at the Arrival Hall. Students must follow instructions given prior arrival. Please call the following numbers should you face any difficulties during the Immigration clearance or if you are not able to find UnIPSAS officer.
@+60 12 653 8112
@+60 10 867 0374
AT UnIPSAS>
REPORTING TO UNIVERSITY (1)
Student is required to report to the university on the next working day after your arrival. You are encouraged to immediately inform your family about your arrival.
POST MEDICAL SCREENING AND SUBMISSION OF PASSPORTS FOR ISSUANCE OF STUDENT PASS STICKER (2)
Student must go for a Post-Arrival Medical Screening at the appointed EMGS panel clinic within seven (7) working days of your arrival date to Malaysia. The process of medical screening will be arrange and assist by UnIPSAS International Officer. You must submit your passport to the Visa Unit within seven (7) working days of your arrival to Malaysia to get the Student Pass and Visa sticker endorsed in your passport
IN UNiPSAS
Once arrive at UnIPSAS, you may use the form attach as a guideline for all of the document needed during registration.
(JUST AS GUIDE)
STUDENT CHECKLIST
STUDENT PASS AND VISA (3)
The University is obliged to check that the visa student hold permits study in Malaysia and is appropriate for the course student want to study. The Student Pass and Visa are valid for a specified period determined by the Immigration Department of Malaysia.
RENEWAL OF STUDENT PASS> Monitoring the expiry date of the Student Pass is the student responsibility. Student must apply to renew the Student Pass three (3) months before the expiry date of the Student Pass. A penalty will be imposed on student who fails to submit renewal application within reasonable time frame. Student must maintain a satisfactory result and attendance Renewal Requirements
To be eligible for renewal, students must maintain satisfactory academic and attendance records.
Renewal may be rejected if any of the following conditions apply :
– Passport validity is less than 12 months.
– Poor academic performance
– Undergraduate (UG): CGPA below 2.0
– Postgraduate (PG): CGPA below 3.0
– Low attendance record — below 80%.
– Exceeded the maximum duration of study allowed by the programme. Reapplication of Student Pass
Student needs to reapply Student Pass under the following situations:
– Change of Program
– Progression to next level of studies for example progressing from Diploma to Degree level
– Student Pass has expired more than 3 months
INSURANCE COVER
It is compulsory for student to have a valid insurance policy throughout his/her stay in Malaysia. Stay protected all round the clock wherever you are. It is imperative that you monitor the expiry date of your Student Insurance Policy to ensure you are always covered.
