EMGS arrival process
International students must complete each stage below before and after arriving in Malaysia. EMGS (Education Malaysia Global Services) processes all student passes through educationmalaysia.gov.my.
Step-by-step guide
- 1
Receive your offer letter
Secure admission from a Malaysian higher education institution. Your university will provide the offer letter required to begin the EMGS process.
- 2
Apply via EMGS
Submit your student pass application through the EMGS portal (educationmalaysia.gov.my) with academic documents, passport copy, and passport photo.
- 3
Obtain your VAL
Once approved, receive your Visa Approval Letter (VAL) from EMGS. Track your application status online.
- 4
Apply for entry visa
Apply for a Single Entry Visa (SEV) at the Malaysian embassy or consulate in your home country using your VAL.
- 5
Travel to Malaysia
Arrive with your VAL, offer letter, passport, and required documents. Present them at immigration upon arrival.
- 6
Health screening (within 7 days)
Complete your EMGS health examination at an approved panel clinic or public university health centre within seven working days of arrival.
- 7
Student pass endorsement
After passing health screening, complete student pass endorsement at immigration and register with your university.
Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)
Education Malaysia One-Stop-Centre, 20th Floor, Menara TA One, 22, Jalan P.Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +603 2782 5888 · Fax: +603 2711 8533