Guidelines on Single Entry Visa (SEV)

STUDENT PASS APPROVAL LETTER, ALL FOREIGN STUDENTS who have received their Student Pass Approval Letter (e-VAL), MUST obtain a visa to enter the country for the purpose of studying. This involves international students from all countries which require visa to enter Malaysia even those eligible for visa on arrival. Students cannot convert their Tourist or Visit Pass to Students Visa and must obtain Student Pass Approval Letter (VAL) and apply for a Single Entry Visa (SEV). 

All students must apply SEV through the Malaysian Embassy or Consulate or via eVISA portal at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my. The Single Entry Visa application must be supported with a valid Student Pass Approval Letter (e-VAL) issued by EMGS/Immigration Malaysia prior to travel and must apply for Visa With Reference (VDR / Student Pass) together with supporting documents. Please ensure that SEV is issued with “Reference Number” [BVP/STU/14321/ 1XXXXXXXX /1]. 

The Student Pass Approval Letter (e-VAL) is generally valid for six (6) months from the date of issuance. Students are advised to plan their travel carefully and must arrive in Malaysia not later than one (1) month before the expiry of the e-VAL. In addition, students should not enter Malaysia earlier than two (2) weeks prior to the commencement date of their course.
 

FOLLOWING COUNTRIES REQUIRE (SINGLE ENTRY VISA) with STUDENT VISA APPROVAL LETTER (E-VAL):
 

FOLLOWING COUNTRIES DOES NOT REQUIRE SINGLE ENTRY VISA WITH STUDENT VISA APPROVAL LETTER:
 

STUDENTS FROM THE FOLLOWING NON-VISA REQUIRED COUNTRIES TO ENTER MALAYSIA MAY PROCEED TO ENTRY BY PRODUCING THE 'VISA APPROVAL LETTER' (VAL) UPON ENTRY

Nationals from following countries can arrive with a Student Pass Approval Letter (VAL); WITHOUT Single Entry Visa (SEV) from Malaysian High Commission or Consulate as stated below from the notification of Immigration of Malaysia on 17th April 2014.