International
Services
A global university with more than 30,000 students from all over the world, Limkokwing University works closely with the Immigration Department to ensure all our international students meet immigration procedures to enjoy a happy and trouble-free in Malaysia.
Immigration
Other Services
Student
Pass Renewal
Guidelines for Current International Students :
To renew your student pass, please email all the requirements needed for your visa renewal application to visa@limkoking.edu.my. You will be issued with a student pass for a maximum duration of 12 months.
To avoid overstaying your student pass, the University recommends that the Student Pass Renewal application be submitted (together with all required documents) 3 months before the student pass expiry date as required by Malaysia Immigration Department.
You are responsible to monitor the expiry date of your pass (i.e. Student pass expiry on 15 February 2020, you can submit renewal by 15 November 2019 or Pass expiry on 20 September 2020, you can submit renewal by 20 June 2020)
Additional requirement by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS):
- Must submitted overall attendance report (above 80%)
- CGPA must above 2.00
The renewal of a student pass will cost you between RM394 – RM818 (see below) including health insurance, EMGS fee, Multiple Entry Visa fee (Immigration fee), i-card and Limkokwing University admin fee.
| Renewal Fees (By Malaysian Ringgit) | |
|---|---|
| Fees | Duration of Passport Validity Required |
| 2 Months – RM 394 | 5 Months |
| 3 Months – RM 436 | 6 Months |
| 4 Months – RM 479 | 7 Months |
| 5 Months – RM 521 | 8 Months |
| 6 Months – RM 563 | 9 Months |
| 7 Months – RM 606 | 10 Months |
| 8 Months – RM 648 | 11 Months |
| 9 Months – RM 691 | 12 Months |
| 10 Months – RM 733 | 13 Months |
| 11 Months – RM 775 | 14 Months |
| 12 Months – RM 818 | 15 Months |
Students must submit the application 3 months before the visa expiry date – failure to do so will result in an overstay penalty of RM1700 onwards.
It should take around 7-9 weeks upon receipt of a complete document and payment. You have to submit the document at the Visa Department counter. The application for renewal must be sent through EMGS by the University to obtain the Supporting Letter prior to submission for sticker endorsement at Immigration Department.
If your application for renewal of student pass is rejected by the EMGS/Immigration Department of Malaysia, you are required to defer your studies and return to your home country. You will be required to apply for a new student pass and are only allowed to come to Malaysia once the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) has been approved by EMGS/Immigration.
You are required to submit your original passport only when the EMGS tracker shows progress of 90% (minimum 4 weeks after submission of document to Visa Department).
You are not allowed to purchase any flight ticket before obtaining your student pass/passport from the University to avoid any problem from arising afterwards. Please note that it will take 7-9 weeks for the renewal process. Limkokwing University will not be liable for any late approval by Immigration.
The supporting documents you need to email to visa@limkokwing.edu.my :
- One (1) passport-sized photograph
- One (1) Full passport copy (including empty pages)
- One (1) old passport copy (including empty pages) – if applicable
- Student pass renewal fee
- Student with Conditional Offer Letter MUST provide: IELTS / MUET / TOEFL / PTE certificate
- Original Supporting Letter from the Faculty / LEC (Addressed to EMGS) for below situations :
- Student Deferred Semester or Subject / Failed any subject / GNS/ DNC/ Academic progress report
- Expected graduation date for Post Graduate Student
- Visa extension (studies more than course of duration)
- Receipt of tuition fee payment (one year’s fees for a one-year student pass)
- Immigration fee for student pass renewal (the fee varies from country to country)
- Three (3) full sets of passport copy: the main page and visa page in colour
Note: It takes around two months to process a student pass renewal, according to Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS).
- Passport : Your passport should have at least 18 months of validity.
- Attendance : You should have an attendance equal to or more than 95% upon first renewal and at least 80% on subsequent renewals. If you were absent for three (3) consecutive days in class, you need to provide a valid reason to the Immigration Department of Malaysia.
- Academic results : You must have a minimum 2.00 CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average). Anyone having less than a 2.00 CGPA will have to reapply, leave the country, and enter Malaysia with a new VAL.
- Please note that the Immigration Department of Malaysia has the right to cancel a student pass based on poor academic results and attendance.
Not Allowed to Work with a Student Pass
International students are NOT ALLOWED to work in Malaysia. You are also NOT ALLOWED to engage in any business activities, directly or indirectly. You can be deported immediately for doing this.
Return Home/Holiday
If you wish to return home or go on holiday, you must submit your passport to get a visa three (3) months before the expiry date of your student pass. You will also need to show ISSD a copy of your ticket two (2) weeks before departure.
Submit Your Passport to Visa Department
Fourteen (14) days before the current visa expires with RM 100 Special Pass payment AND / OR when application reaches 90% in EMGS online tracker.
Note: If the EMGS supporting letter expires, payment of RM 120 will be applied for EMGS supporting letter renewal (WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER EXPIRY). Should the expiry period of your visa sticker reach 3 months, you must re-apply for your approval letter.
To Follow-Up on Your Application
Please email below contacts according to your needs and CC your e-mail to Mr. Zul Zahiruddin and Visa as below e-address: zul.zahirudin@limkokwing.edu.my & visa@limkokwing.edu.my
| Type of Process | Person In-Charge | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| LUCT Reapply Applications | Ms. Fatini Umairah | nur.fatini@limkokwing.edu.my |
| LUCT & LEC Renewal Applications | Ms. Eida Azreen Ab. Wahab | azreen.wahab@limkokwing.edu.my |
| Correction (New/Transfer) | Ms Siti Rohana Shaaarudin | rohana.shaaarudin@limkokwing.edu.my |
| Inquiries | Visa Department | visa@limkokwing.edu.my |
Important Note: It takes 6-8 weeks to obtain a Supporting Letter (SLC). Do note that you are NOT ALLOWED to leave Malaysia during your application period.
Please refer to the Visa Department for assistance/ clarification.
INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS WILL BE REJECTED
To find out more about overstay regulations, please refer to the Overstay tab. To find out more about the special pass, please refer to the
Special Pass (SP) & Transfer Endorsement tab.
Please click here to download the visa renewal form
