Money you must show
No minimum amount published
Immigration asks for your latest three months' bank statements, or a scholarship or embassy sponsorship letter. Ask your institution what balance it expects to see.
Immigration Department of Malaysia, checked 24 Sep 2026
Visa fee
RM 1,728 EMGS processing fee for a new 12-month application, plus RM 60 Student Pass
RM 1,600 plus 8% service tax, for public and private universities. Add eVAL, i-Kad, medical screening, insurance, a nationality-dependent visa fee and a personal bond.
Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), checked 24 Sep 2026
Work while you study
20 hours a week, in approved sectors only
Students at universities and private higher education institutions only. Needs immigration approval, a job offer and a letter from your institution.
Immigration Department of Malaysia, checked 24 Sep 2026
Stay after you graduate
Graduate Pass: 12 months, for listed nationalities
Bachelor's degree or higher. Needs a Malaysian citizen sponsor earning at least RM 1,500 a month. Part-time work in permitted sectors only.
Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), checked 24 Sep 2026