A global university with more than 30,000 students from all over the world, Limkokwing University works closely with the Immigration Department to ensure all our international students meet immigration procedures to enjoy a happy and trouble-free stay in Malaysia.
Please read through all the information carefully to minimise delay and other problems that may arise regarding your student pass. Alternatively, you may consult our marketing counsellors or email visa@limkokwing.edu.my for assistance.
You must have a minimum validity of 18 months (1 ½ year) in your passport in order to enter the country.
You have committed a case of misconduct when:
It is considered a serious offence if a student:
You are to abide by all the rules and regulations that are enforced by the institution.
Note
There are no pickups during weekends and on public holidays. (Please check with the International Student Services Department for a complete listing of public holidays.)
Please take note that the approval for changing of programme is upon discretion from the Malaysia Immigration Department (MID). Normally the MID will request additional documents such as current examination result, record of attendance and other required documents.
Variation & Progression Overview:
The MID has the right to NOT APPROVE the new Visa and Pass (for change of programme) if they find that the current result is not satisfactory or any other reason that does not comply with the Immigration’s regulation.
To avoid any difficulty students may face, Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has recommended that the application for a change of programme (variation or progression) for international students must get an approval VAL from EMGS /Malaysia Immigration Department before permission to register under the new programme is allowed by Limkokwing University.
Students must cancel their current pass to apply for a variation or progression in order to apply for a new programme.
There is a possibility that the Immigration Department will request the student to exit Malaysia while waiting for the new VAL to be approved.
If your application for variation is rejected by the EMGS/ Immigration Department of Malaysia, you are required to defer your studies and return to your home country. You will be required to apply for a new student pass and only allowed to come to Malaysia once the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) has been approved by EMGS/ Immigration.
You cannot register with the new programme until you get your VAL approval from Immigration. You may be advised to return to your home country and defer your study if the visa approval from Immigration is delayed.
The requirement to exit Malaysia depends on the type of the pass you are holding at the time of application and expiry date on your current pass, as well as the University you are transferring to or from. To avoid overstaying, we advise students to apply for a new VAL from their home country.
To renew your student pass, please email all the requirements needed for your visa renewal application to visa@limkoking.edu.my. You will be issued with a student pass for a maximum duration of 12 months.
To avoid overstaying your student pass, the University recommends that the Student Pass Renewal application be submitted (together with all required documents) 3 months before the student pass expiry date as required by Malaysia Immigration Department.
You are responsible to monitor the expiry date of your pass (i.e. Student pass expiry on 15 February 2020, you can submit renewal by 15 November 2019 or Pass expiry on 20 September 2020, you can submit renewal by 20 June 2020)
Additional requirement by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS):
The renewal of a student pass will cost you between RM394 - RM818 (see below) including health insurance, EMGS fee, Multiple Entry Visa fee (Immigration fee), i-card and Limkokwing University admin fee.
Renewal Fees (By Malaysian Ringgit) | ||
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Fees | Duration of Passport Validity | |
2 Months - RM 394 | 5 Months | |
3 Months - RM 436 | 6 Months | |
4 Months - RM 479 | 7 Months | |
5 Months - RM 521 | 8 Months | |
6 Months - RM 563 | 9 Months | |
7 Months - RM 606 | 10 Months | |
8 Months - RM 648 | 11 Months | |
9 Months - RM 691 | 12 Months | |
10 Months - RM 733 | 13 Months | |
11 Months - RM 775 | 14 Months | |
12 Months - RM 818 | 15 Months |
Students must submit the application 3 months before the visa expiry date – failure to do so will result in an overstay penalty of RM1700 or onwards.
It should take around 7-9 weeks upon receipt of a complete document and payment. You have to submit the document at the Visa Department counter. The application for renewal must be sent through EMGS by the University to obtain the Supporting Letter prior to submission for sticker endorsement at Immigration Department.
If your application for renewal of student pass is rejected by the EMGS/ Immigration Department of Malaysia, you are required to defer your studies and return to your home country. You will be required to apply for a new student pass and are only allowed to come to Malaysia once the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) has been approved by EMGS/ Immigration.
You are required to submit your original passport only when the EMGS tracker shows progress of 90% (minimum 4 weeks after submission of document to Visa Department).
You are not allowed to purchase any flight ticket before obtaining your student pass/passport from the University to avoid any problem from arising afterwards. Please note that it will take 7-9 weeks for the renewal process. Limkokwing University will not be liable for any late approval by Immigration.
The supporting documents you need to email to visa@limkokwing.edu.my :
Note: It takes around two months to process a student pass renewal, according to Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS).
International students are NOT ALLOWED to work in Malaysia. You are also NOT ALLOWED to engage in any business activities, directly or indirectly. You can be deported immediately for doing this.
If you wish to return home or go on holiday, you must submit your passport to get a visa three (3) months before the expiry date of your student pass. You will also need to show ISSD a copy of your ticket two (2) weeks before departure.
Fourteen (14) days before the current visa expires with RM 100 Special Pass payment AND / OR when application reaches 90% in EMGS online tracker.
Note: If the EMGS supporting letter expires, payment of RM 120 will be applied for EMGS supporting letter renewal (WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER EXPIRY). Should the expiry period of your visa sticker reach 3 months, you must re-apply for your approval letter.
Please email the Visa department: visa@limkokwing.edu.my
Type of Process | Person In-Charge | Email Address |
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LUCT New Applications | Visa Department | visa@limkokwing.edu.my |
LUCT Renewal Applications | Visa Department | visa@limkokwing.edu.my |
LUCT Reapply Applications | Visa Department | visa@limkokwing.edu.my |
Inquiries | Visa Department | visa@limkokwing.edu.my |
Important Note: It takes 6-8 weeks to obtain a Supporting Letter (SLC). Do note that you are NOT ALLOWED to leave Malaysia during your application period. Please refer to the Visa Department for assistance/ clarification.
INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS WILL BE REJECTED
To find out more about overstay regulations, please refer to the Overstay tab. To find out more about the special pass, please refer to the Special Pass (SP) & Transfer Endorsement tab.
Please email visa@limkokwing.edu.my to request for the visa application checklist.
Students who have completed their studies must cancel their student pass.
A student who defers from studies must get approval from University and must cancel a student pass. Students who have defer from study cannot apply for renewal and must return to your home country.
You will be required to apply for a new student pass and only allowed to come to Malaysia once the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) has been approved by EMGS/ Immigration.
A student who withdraws from his/her study must inform Limkokwing University before leaving Malaysia. The student pass will be cancelled, upon submission of passport, withdrawal letter from faculty, and confirmed flight ticket.
A special pass is a temporary pass issued by the Malaysia Immigration Department. The application for a special pass is subject to approval by the Malaysia Immigration Department. It is valid for 30 days (1st Special Pass) under the following conditions:
Immigration will charge RM100 for each Special pass issued.
The Malaysia Immigration Department has tightened the implementation of issuance of the Special Pass. A student can only apply for a special pass under strict conditions.
If you renew or change your passport, you will need to transfer your student pass to the new passport. Your student pass is not valid in old/cancelled passports. Please consult with the Visa Department immediately.
Please note that the student may obtain FINAL Special Pass (The Immigration Department has notified that no further extension is allowed)
Special Pass 1 – 27 days > 30 days
The student MUST provide the flight ticket in accordance to the application of Special Pass should the need arise
Important: Payment for Special Pass remains at RM 100 each regardless of the duration
If a student has to leave Malaysia and re-enter with a social stamp once the supporting letter is approved, payment of RM 600 is applicable to issue a visa sticker.
A check-out memo is issued by Malaysia Immigration Department for students who entered Malaysia using VAL, however, did not proceed with registration / failed medical check-up / personal reasons / cancellation of student pass.
Please proceed to the Visa Department for a check-out memo application. It will take 14 working days to complete.
Note: Immigration may deny students to exit Malaysia if they entered the country using VAL and will not complete student pass endorsement.
Overstaying is an offence in Malaysian Law. Malaysia Immigration Department (MID) will impose a penalty ranging from RM1,000 – RM10,000 depending on the duration of your overstay and/or a jail term up to 5 years. You may be blacklisted and deported back to your home country. You can be prohibited to enter Malaysia for a period of time. The process of overstayed clearance will take minimum 3 months following on MID standard of procedure.
Note: You will also need to wait for a new VAL.
Airport Pick up service is provided for all new students who have an immigration approval to study in Malaysia. Students must communicate with their marketing counsellor and submit the Airport Arrival Form one (1) week before flying to Malaysia. Students are required to mention information such as flight number, date and expected time of arrival in the form. The student will then be referred to the accommodation manager to proceed with the check in process at the hostel.
There are no pickups during weekends and on public holidays. (Please check with the International Student Services Department for a complete listing of public holidays.)
It is compulsory for all international students to purchase medical insurance, to be renewed yearly during their stay at Limkokwing. Student visas will not be extended unless the medical insurance is purchased and tuition fees paid.
All international students must undergo a medical examination in their respective countries before leaving for Malaysia.
Medical Insurance is compulsory for both international and local students to purchase a medical card on a yearly basis during their stay at Limkokwing. All international students must undergo a medical examination once they arrive in Malaysia. Once the student's medical examination result is approved by the EMGS, then the student is able to apply for the medical card (application goes together with the visa application process).
Whether you are planning for a holiday or a trip back home, you can seek assistance and advice on travelling arrangements at the International Services Office. We have contacts of tour agencies, transporters and hoteliers who may be able to accommodate your budget and travelling preferences.
Bookings of transportation (air, land or sea) and hotels via International Services Office must be made as follows:
All bookings need to be accompanied with advance booking payment, which include nominal administrative fee and partial transportation fee/ room charges.
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