Student Pass
International students at approved Malaysian universities, colleges and schools need a Student Pass. For higher education, applications go through EMGS, which screens academically and forwards the file to Immigration for an eVAL. The pass is endorsed after arrival and a medical exam.
1 entry rule for Malaysia based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate. Without one: quarantine on arrival for up to 6 days.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Ministry of Health Malaysia: Yellow Fever Travel Advisory (updated 12 Oct 2022) Checked October 19, 2026
Entry restrictions apply to 1 passports for Malaysia
The government has suspended some or all visas for holders of these passports. Exceptions exist; see the source.
- Israel
IsraelSource: Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) media statement, 28 July 2026 - border enforcement on entry of Israeli nationalsSource: RTM (state broadcaster) - Rakyat Israel masuk Malaysia akan diusir segera - PM (15 July 2026)
Life in Malaysia
Money
3
Currency
Malaysian Ringgit
MYR
Malaysian Ringgit
Cost of living
33
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
1–30%
Income tax (national)
Sales and Service Tax (SST) 10%
Chargeable income up to MYR 5,000 taxed at 0%; 30% applies above MYR 2 million (YA 2023 onwards).
Living
1
Happiness
#69 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Non-citizen students accepted by approved Malaysian institutions.
Eligibility
Offer from approved institution
Public universities, MOHE-approved private institutions authorised by MOHA, or approved language/training/accredited centres.
Outside MalaysiaHigher education
Applicants must be outside Malaysia when submitting.
Health insurance
You need health insurance recognised in Malaysia that covers at least 12 months.
Official wording
Insurance recognised in Malaysia covering at least 12 months.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementPassport
- Document checklistOffer letter
- FeesStudent Pass
The full requirements are for members
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- 1 more requirement
- 7 documents
- 3 fees
- 6 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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