As the Covid19 pandemic caused global border closures, Malaysian Immigration Agency has been processing eVAL extension applications for international students since July 13, 2020. The purpose of this announcement is to notify all universities that the Malaysian Immigration Bureau

Due to the Covid19 pandemic, the Malaysian Immigration Agency has been processing eVAL extension applications for international students since July 13, 2020. The purpose of this announcement is to notify all universities that the Malaysian Immigration Bureau will stop accepting eVAL extension requests from December 31, 2022.

Therefore, all universities must ensure that all international students must submit necessary eVAL extension applications through the EMGS STARS system before December 16, 2022. Ensure that all eVAL extension applications can be submitted and processed by the Immigration Bureau by December 31, 2022. (If students who have expired EVal want to postpone it, it is recommended that you contact the school before December 10 to apply for the Eval extension. Malaysia All universities will stop processing the extension on December 16, pay attention to the time node).

Starting from December 17, 2022, all universities in Malaysia will apply for eVAL extension for international students through the STARS system.

If the eVAL visa approval letter for international students has expired , needs to reapply and obtain a new eVAL. Please note that it is necessary to ensure that cancels eVAL previously approved by the Malaysian Immigration Agency before submitting a new EVAL application. In other words, must be cancelled before applying for a new Eval visa approval letter to apply for .

Note : If the old Eval has expired, students in public universities need to contact the visa office of their university to cancel their visa before they can apply for a new Eval visa approval letter. If the old Eval of a private university student expires, you need to contact the school visa office, and the school will cancel the visa and submit a new Eval application to the Immigration Bureau.

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In addition, studying in Malaysia has to be mentioned as the EMGS visa, so what is EMGS? What are EMGS certification and visas? What materials are needed? What is the processing process? What does EMGS mean?

What is EMGS?

EMGS Full Education Malaysia Global Services ( Malaysian Education Global Services), affiliated to the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia. EMGS is responsible for promoting study in Malaysia and is also the main institution in Malaysia that manages the flow of international students. In layman's terms, it is a platform for international students to apply for student visas and serves international students from different countries who come to Malaysia to study in the world.

Malaysian students must go through EMGS whether they apply for a school, visa, or subsequent admission. In other words, whether students can successfully enroll depends on the approval of EMGS. What are

EMGS certification and visa?

On September 23, 2022 EMGS officially issued an official statement to various Malaysian universities and institutions. The pre-background is for students with Chinese academic qualifications. When applying for EMGS, you must submit the Academic Information Network certification report.

Basic materials for applying for EMGS visa

1, School admission notice 2. Academic scores 3. Health statement 4. Passport page

Six steps to apply for EMGS visa

Submit the application: Students can initiate visa application online through EMGS, or entrust them to the university or agent

Issuing visa approval letter (eVAL): Malaysian Immigration Bureau will issue electronic eVAL for all approved applications. Keep a printed and electronic version of eVAL at any time, as this is the most important document in the whole process.

Single naturalization visa (SEV): Individuals from countries requiring a pre-arrival visa must apply for a single entry visa (SEV) from their home country's Malaysian embassy or consulate, and if there is no Malaysian delegation there, apply in the nearest neighboring country.

Go to Malaysia: Show the previously obtained SEV or e-visa ; a copy of the visa approval letter (VAL) in order to obtain the correct foreign student arrival visa (VOAS) stamp.

Registration at the institution: Students must complete their physical examination at any EMGS registration (group) clinic within 7 days after arriving in Malaysia.

Issuing Student Pass and i-Kad: When receiving the Student Pass (sticker on the passport) and i-Kad (foreign national ID card), make sure all details and documents are ready before acceptance. For students receiving the i-Kad, you can safely lock your passport because i-Kad can be used as proof of identity and proof of study. i-Kad is the ID card of a non-Malaysian citizen with a valid resident status in Malaysia. It will only be issued when the student pass is issued.

EMGS The significance of each progress

progress 0%: visa has not been submitted yet, EMGS has not reviewed, and records have not been created yet.

Progress 5%: has submitted visa application materials and paid, EMGS has received the application and verified the situation with the university, and the university has confirmed the student situation.

Yellow 15%: means that EMGS has reviewed the students' basic materials, but some materials need to be supplemented.

Green 15%: means that EMGS has reviewed the students' basic materials, and the materials are correct.

green 32%: EMGS has completed the student pre-education data review

green 35%: EMGS has completed the student submission information review, and the student has reached the admission threshold stipulated in Malaysia.

Yellow 35%: Students who go to Malaysia for classes need to supplement accommodation information, such as accommodation certificates, isolation certificates, etc.

Progress 70%: indicates that the student materials have been transferred to the Malaysian Immigration Bureau, and the students can prepare to enter.

Progress 100%: After the student arrives at school, he will hand over the passport and required materials to the school’s International Center Visa Department. The school connects the materials with EMGS. EMGS submits the student passport to the Malaysian Immigration Bureau, and finally the Immigration Bureau issues Student Pass, that is, student visas. After

to 70%, you don’t have to worry about it before entering the country, and the progress will automatically reach 80%. All you need to do is to enter the country, go to the school for a physical examination, buy insurance, pay for a student visa, and after everything is done, the progress will reach 100%!

or above is an analysis of the EMGS emergency announcement and visa process. If you have any questions, please send us a private message in time!