My child(ren) is a / are new student(s) in King Henry VIII College; can we enter Malaysia prior to receiving the MoE supporting letter?
No, you are not allowed to do so. According to rules and regulations, students are not allowed to enter Malaysia for study until their MoE supporting letter has been approved. The breach of rules will lead to unsuccessful visa applications.
Who is valid to apply for a Guardian/Dependent visa under a student pass?
Parents and siblings (below 3 years old) only.
What will be the validity period of a Guardian/Dependent Pass?
The validity period of a Guardian / Dependent Pass is typically parallels to the Student Pass (subject to Immigration approval).
If I obtained my notarial certificates from embassies in Malaysia in December 2024, can I still use them for applications between January 2025 and November 2025?
For Non-Chinese applicants:
The policy for cross-year applications: As the notarial certificates issued by the Embassies in Malaysia do not state an expiry or validity date, Immigration Cyberjaya will only accept them if they are submitted within three (3) months of the issue date.
For Chinese applicants:
The policy for cross-year applications: Yes, but please get a year 2025's 3rd notarization from Wisma Putra, MOFA located at Putrajaya.
I am an unmarried single parent. What documents should I prepare for my child(ren)’s student visa application?
In terms of notarial certificates, please prepare the following documents:
Children's Birth Certificate
Ensure the biological parent’s name matches the one stated in the family letter, or Hukou-ben.
Family Letter / Hukou-ben
If unavailable, please obtain a declaration form certified by a Commissioner of Oaths.
Additional Proof of Relationship
Any other document that demonstrates the relationship between you and your child(ren).
My husband and I are not married; hence, we do not own a marriage certificate. What other documents are needed for my child(ren)’s student visa application?
In term of additional documents, please prepare the following :
Notarial certificates:
Children's Birth Certificate
Ensure the biological parent’s name matches the one stated in the family letter, or Hukou-ben.
Family Letter / Hukou-ben
If unavailable, please obtain a declaration form certified by a Commissioner of Oaths.
Other:
Declaration from the Commissioner of Oaths
I am the stepparent of the student; what documents are needed for my child(ren)’s student visa application?
In term of additional documents, please prepare the following:
Notarial certificates:
Marriage Certificates
Custody Agreement/or any related proof
Other:
Declaration from the Commissioner of Oaths
I am waiting for my child’s visa approval, but my current pass has only 10 days or less remaining validity. What should I do?
Please make arrangements to leave Malaysia for at least 72 hours and re-enter again with a new Social Visit Pass.
I have a Malaysian local bank account. Do I still need to prepare the receipts of purchases and receipts from the money changer or ATM cash withdrawal slip for my Guardian VISA application?
For Malaysia local bank account holders, you do not need to submit the mentioned receipts during Guardian Visa application.
If my tenancy agreement expired in April 2025 and I am not going to stay at the same house anymore, can I still submit it for my guardian visa application in Jan 2025?
No. Please renew or obtain a new tenancy agreement with at least 6 months of validity.
I am staying in the same house but the date of my tenancy agreement has expired. Should I get a new agreement?
Please contact the owner or agent you are dealing with and request them to prepare one of the following documents:
Tenancy Extension Agreement / Letter + LHDN Stamping
New Tenancy Agreement + LHDN Stamping
Can I switch my child(ren)’s visa from a dependent pass/MM2H to Student Visa?
Yes, you may. However, please ensure you inform the school at least three months in advance to allow sufficient time for the MoE supporting letter application and documentation process. Once confirmed, you should also arrange to shorten the current pass to avoid any confusion at the Immigration Department, which could result in delays in future visa applications.
My child(ren) is / are under dependent / MM2H visa, do they need to change to Student Visa?
According to Immigration's rules and regulations, it is not necessary to apply for a Student Visa while holding a Dependent Pass or MM2H Visa. However, please note that children holding these passes who wish to study in Malaysia must obtain the 'Permission to Study Stamp' (Kebenaran untuk Belajar) from the respective authority.
Regarding bank transactions for the past three months, do I need to deposit at least 10,000 RM and transfer somewhere?
You need to ensure a minimum balance of MYR 10,000 is maintained each month. Yes, the funds can be transferred from an overseas account, but please do let us know if the account belongs to you or your husband's account.