What visas are required to apply for studying in Malaysia?

For students who are planning to study in Malaysia, they need to apply for a study visa. What kind of visas are there for applying to study in Malaysia? Next, I will answer it for you, for your reference!

What kind of visas are there for applying to study in Malaysia?

1. Visit visa

(1) Issued to people entering the country for tourism purposes. Holders of tourist visas are not allowed to engage in labor, business or professional work during their stay in Malaysia;

(2) Business visit visa issued to foreign visitors. The period of stay for a tourist visit visa is 90 days, and for a business visit visa is 30 days. You can apply for an extension of stay. Visitors can apply to the Immigration Bureau to change their tourist visa to a business visit visa. When applying, they must submit a recommendation letter from the Department of Trade and Industry to the Immigration Bureau.

This new regulation is to assist foreign tourists who want to engage in business activities in Malaysia. However, if you want to engage in business activities in Malaysia, you still need to apply for a business visit visa.

2. Professional visa

If you need to work in Malaysia, you should apply for a professional visa. The duration of stay of this visa is 1 year, and you can engage in teaching, consulting, etc. Personnel of permanent commercial institutions can apply for long-term residence, but they must go to the local government in Malaysia to complete the registration procedures and obtain a residence ID card.

To apply for an entry visa, except for tourist and business visit visas issued at the immigration office, all other passes must be filled in and submitted to the Immigration Department: Work Pass (1mm8 form); Family Pass (Form 1mml0); Student Pass (Form 1mml4); Temporary Work Pass (Form 1mml2). Work visas, family visit and training visas should be submitted together with the approval letter from the Malaysian Immigration Department.

3. Tourist visa to visit relatives

Chinese citizens going to Malaysia can go to the Malaysian Embassy in Beijing and the Malaysian Consulate in Guangzhou to apply for a visa. If you enter Malaysia via Thailand or Singapore, you can apply for a visa at the local Malaysian embassy or consulate. When applying, first obtain a visa application form (Visa Application Form-Imm47) from the embassy or consulate.

For those who apply for a family visit visa, the person they are visiting must be an immediate relative or brother or sister, and their relatives in Malaysia must be the sponsor.

4. Group Travel Visa

Chinese citizens traveling to Malaysia for group travel and staying for one or more entries for no more than 14 days must submit the following materials to apply for a visa:

< p> (1) Each person must fill in 2 IM-47 application forms and 2 photos;

(2) Travel in Malaysia must be registered with the Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs and the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Association; < /p>

(3) Passport;

(4) Copy of passport (number of pages containing relevant information of the license holder);

(5) Letter from domestic travel agency (Written in English).

The Malaysian government stipulates that "any person holding a tourist visa who works or engages in commercial activities in Malaysia will be sentenced to half a year in prison or fined US$350." The Malaysian government spares no effort in dealing with illegal foreign workers.

5. Study visa

To apply to study in Malaysia (official, semi-official and private educational institutions), the following materials should be submitted when applying for a visa:

(1) Admission notice and copy of the Malaysian school; (handled by the school)

(2) 2 IM-47 visa application forms; (handled by the school)

(3) 2 copies of student resume forms (collected by the embassy);

(4) Two copies of BTRlOO forms (collected by the embassy);

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(6) Passport and a copy;

(7) 4 photos (3.5 cm × 5.0 cm).

6. Official visa

For business visits to Malaysia (conferences, academic conferences, business negotiations), the following materials must be submitted when applying for a visa:

(1) Each person must have 3 IM-47 application forms and 3 photos;

(2) Malaysia invitation letter (company, group or organization, government and semi-official agency, in English), with company Numbered and stamped with the company seal, the name, passport number and gender of the invitee, the nature of the visit and the length of stay in Malaysia must be stated;

(3) Certified true copy: ①Malaysia Company registration certificate (Form 49); ② Certificates stipulated in the Company Law (Forms 44 and 49);

(4) Passport;

(5) Copy of passport (containing the (number of pages of relevant information);

(6) Letters (in English) from the applicant’s company, institutions, foreign affairs offices and ministries stating the nature of business or other activities.

Preparation of application materials for studying in Malaysia

1. Undergraduate application materials

1. Electronic scanned copy of certificate;

2. High school transcript + Electronic scanned copies of notarized certificates in Chinese and English;

3. The entire passport, each page + scanned copies of the cover and back cover;

4. Two-inch electronic copy of the white background showing facial features but not teeth Photo (3.5*4.5) (without glasses);

5. IELTS 5.0-6.0 (depending on the major) (if you don’t have IELTS, you need to take an intensive language course first) Scanned copy of transcript;

6. Scanned copy of health declaration form;

7. School application form;

8. Information required for special majors will be notified later;

9. Scanned copy of bank deposit certificate (required by some universities);

10. Scanned copy of bank deposit certificate (required by some universities).

2. Master’s degree application materials

1. Undergraduate transcript + scanned copy of Chinese and English notarized certificate;

2. Undergraduate degree certificate + scanned copy of Chinese and English notarized certificate

3. Scanned copy of resume;

4. The entire passport, each page + scanned copy of the cover and back cover;

5. Two inches of white paper Electronic photo (3.5*4.5) showing facial features but no teeth (without glasses);

6. IELTS 5.0-6.0 (depending on the major) (if there is no language score, please read the language intensive course first) A single scanned copy;

7. A scanned copy of the health declaration form;

8. A research master’s degree is required to provide a scanned copy of the research plan;

9. Two persons Scanned copy of recommendation letter from professor or unit leader;

10. Scanned copy of application form;

11. Application materials required for special majors will be notified separately;

12 . Scanned copy of bank deposit certificate (some universities require this);

13. Provide scanned copy of the scoring system and transcript calculation instructions.

3. Doctoral application materials

1. Undergraduate diploma + scanned copy of notarized certificate in Chinese and English;

2. Undergraduate transcript in Chinese and English + notarized copy in Chinese and English Scanned copies of books (GPA 2.5-3.0 and above);

3. Undergraduate degree certificate + scanned copies of Chinese and English notarized certificates;

4. Master’s degree certificate + Chinese and English notarized certificates Scanned copies;

5. Scanned copies of master’s degree transcripts in Chinese and English + notarized certificates in Chinese and English (GPA 2.5-3.4 and above, different universities have different requirements);

6. Master’s degree Certificate + scanned copy of Chinese and English notarial certificates;

7. Scanned copy of personal resume;

8. The entire passport, each page + scanned copy of the cover and back cover;

< p>9. Two-inch electronic photo with white background showing facial features but no teeth (3.5*4.5) (scan without glasses);

10. IELTS 5.0-6.0 (depending on major) (none) Scanned copy of IELTS (language intensive course required first);

11. Scanned copy of application form;

12. Scanned copy of health declaration form;

13. Special The information required for the major will be notified separately;

14. Research PhD candidates are required to provide a scanned copy of the research plan;

15. Letters of recommendation from two professors or unit leaders;

16. Scanned copy of bank deposit certificate (some universities require it);

17. Provide scanned copy of the scoring system and transcript grade point calculation instructions.

Important reminder:

1. Hepatitis B patients, hepatitis B carriers or students with other infectious diseases are not allowed to apply.

2. Student study visa must be renewed every year.

3. Some universities accept equivalent English test scores from other institutions, such as online IELTS, TOEFL and MUET. Individual universities only need to pass the university's own language proficiency test.

4. When applying for admission to all universities and most majors in Malaysia, you do not need to provide language scores. If you have no language scores or the language scores do not meet the requirements, you must first take an intensive language course after entering philosophy.

5. Providing work resume and language scores will play a certain role in improving the success rate of application. Some universities can make up for deficiencies in individual application requirements.

Packing list for studying in Malaysia

1. Important documents

Note that these are important documents, because during the application period for studying abroad, you will come into contact with various documents. Different documents, the only ones you need to bring abroad are passport, visa, admission notice, academic qualifications and language materials, etc.

2. Clothes

Although many people think that it is okay to wait until they arrive in Malaysia to buy clothes, the first few days of freshmen’s enrollment are very busy and it is difficult for everyone to find time. When buying daily necessities, you can save time if you bring your own.

3. Conversion plug

The sockets in Malaysia are also different from those in China. If you want to use the electrical appliances brought from China normally, you must prepare the conversion plug. And prepare a multi-hole power strip that can be used at the same time.

Four or three-piece sets

Bed sheets, quilt covers, etc. can also be brought from China. Unlike bedding, they are not heavy and do not take up space. After you confirm your accommodation, you can Just lay it on and use it, there is no need to buy it again and clean it before use.

5. Cash

Cash must be carried because mobile payment is not popular here, but there are many exchange points. You can also exchange currency after you arrive. Yes, there won’t be big exchange rate fluctuations.

6. Medicines

In addition, there are medicines. Just bring some commonly used medicines, such as medicines and cold medicines. Many of the ingredients are prohibited from entry. Everyone needs to do their homework in advance, because in serious cases, entry may be restricted.

7. Food

The last step is the preparation of food. Not all food is restricted from entry. As long as it meets the entry requirements and is well packaged with ingredients and instructions, it is fine. Bring in, these can be given as gifts.