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Visa and Immigration Information

Find out about visa and immigration information to study in Malaysia and what to do when you arrive.

Know your immigration responsibilities

As an international student, you are required to apply for a vist to study in Malaysia. There may be steps you need to take before and after arriving at NUMed. Please make sure you're aware of these and are prepared.

Pre-Arrival Checklist

Are you an international student?

  • Make sure you have all the necessary documentation for entry into Malaysia.
  • Comply with the immigration requirements of both countries.
  • Email all the necessary documentation, including your arrival details, to the Admissions office.
Visa Approval Letter

Students who have received an offer from NUMed will be contacted by the Admissions team via email regarding the process of the Visa Approval Letter (VAL – student visa) application for entry to Malaysia as a student.

Deadline for Submission

  • Students must provide the required documents to NUMed for the online Visa Approval Letter (VAL) application within the stipulated deadline.

Discretion of the Malaysia Immigration Department

  • Please note that the approval of the VAL application, or the duration approved, is solely at the discretion of the Malaysia Immigration Department.

Restrictions and Flight Arrangements

  • Entry restrictions while the processing of the eVAL application is ongoing.
  • Students are NOT permitted to be in or enter Malaysia during this time.
  • If a student is detected in Malaysia with a tourist/social visa, the VAL application will be rejected.

Flight Arrangements and Awaiting eVAL Approval

  • Please wait for the eVAL to be approved before purchasing your flight ticket.

Further details of the arrival process will be sent once the eVAL is approved. This information is crucial for students planning to study in Malaysia and emphasises the importance of complying with the visa application process and regulations.

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)

 

  • Students must download and submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) form 3 days before the date of their departure from their home country.
  • To ensure a smooth process for immigration clearance, it is mandatory that students email the approved copy of their MDAC form to numed-international@newcastle.edu.my 3 days before their departure from their home country. This will enable us to submit the form to the KLIA airport officer through EMGS. Taking this simple step will help to avoid any delays or complications.

 

Entry Gate via Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Immigration Clearance Process - Meet and Greet Services
  • The port of entry for new students arriving in Malaysia for the first time must be Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), either Terminal 1 or Terminal 2.
  • Upon arrival at KLIA, students must proceed to the EMGS booth for assistance with immigration clearance.
  • After clearing immigration, students must arrange a domestic flight from KLIA to Johor Bahru.

Additional information

Opening a Global Bank Account in Your Home or Residence Country

NUMed's primary banking partner is HSBC.

International students are encouraged to open a global HSBC account in their home country or country of residence that can be accessed in Malaysia. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian may need to be listed as the beneficiary of the account. It is advisable to set up this global HSBC account before traveling to Malaysia.