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Change Mode Part Time to Full Time Student: Visa Matter
 

1. I am a postgraduate part time student and want to change to full time student. How can I get a student pass?

You need to apply a new application to get a student pass. The application needs to be made through EMGS system via the universities.
Upon receiving the notification from EMGS, the current pass needs to be cancelled and shortened at the State Immigration Department that issued your current pass.

 

2. How long is the process?

The process duration for new application is within 90 days to be completed upon submission to EMGS.

 

3. Do I need to exit Malaysia during the process?

It depends on the situation. If you submit your application to EMGS and your current employment pass is still valid for at least 90 days, and the new student pass can be issued during this period, then you do not need to leave Malaysia. However, if your current pass is about to expire and the process has not been completed yet, then you MUST leave the country to avoid being overstay.

 

4. Who should I liaise with?
Please notify ISVO at isvo@utp.edu.my and provide the documents below:

a. Passport photo - photo requirements
b. Proof of online payment to EMGS
c. Proof of online payment to Finance UTP 
d. Copy of Current Admission Offer Letter
e. Academic Transcript for Current Course – Request from CGS UTP CGS Forms Form 004, Visa Renewal Related Letter
f. Attendance - Request from CGS UTP CGS Forms Form 004, Visa Renewal Related Letter
g. Copy of passport in color - A copy of each page of the Passport from cover to cover. The passport must be valid at least 18 months.
h. Health Declaration Form

Payment details:
 
PayeeAmount
EMGS
Finance UTP
  • UTP Processing Fee                                    RM 1,181.00
  • Student Pass                                                RM       60.00
  • MEV - Depend on Country                       MEV Fee Table

Upon submission to EMGS, if the current pass valid within 90 days and the new student pass can be issued during this period, the student does not need to leave Malaysia. However, should your current pass nearing expiry and the process has yet to be completed, the student MUST leave the country to avoid being overstay.
 

5. I had submitted my documents to ISVO. What are the next steps?

  • You may Check Application Status to monitor your application progress
  • If EMGS notify you to cancel your current pass, please liaise with your employer for the cancellation process
  • Please notify ISVO when your electronic Visa Approval Letter (e-VAL) has been issued by the Immigration Malaysia
  • Once e-VAL is issued, you are required to do a medical check-up at any EMGS panel clinic. Check this link:Education Malaysia Global Services
  • Should you pass the medical check-up (progress 80%), please submit your passport to ISVO for the endorsement of your new student pass at Ipoh State Immigration Department
  • Should you fail the medical check-up, you may make an appeal and do 2nd medical check-up. However, should you fail this time, you are required to return to your home country before the expiry of the current pass.


ISVO will notify through your UTP email should the passport is ready for collection

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