MEDICAL SCREENING REQUIREMENT

Medical screening is a health check that consists of a general examination by the examining doctor, blood and urine tests as well as a chest x-ray examination. It is a mandatory requirement from the Government of Malaysia to protect the health of Malaysian residents and to reduce the potential burden on the public health service in Malaysia. The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has laid down criteria for the assessment of the health condition of international students which must be complied with.

PRE ARRIVAL MEDICAL SCREENING

A pre arrival medical examination is a series of medical tests required to be performed by students prior to arrival at Malaysia. This test is needed as a means to ensure that the students are fit to study in Malaysia. All students applying for a student pass must undergo a medical screening while still in their home country. However, for those students already in Malaysia, they are permitted to undergo medical screening in Malaysia.

• Blood and urine tests
  • There are some restrictions in certain countries (particularly in the Middle East) with conducting some of the required medical tests. Students facing this issue must obtain a letter from their doctor confirming the unavailability of these tests, and fill in the Declaration of Health Status form (to be requested from UMP International Office).
• Vaccinations
  • International students are also required to take the vaccines listed in the Health Examination Form. Please produce the certificate of vaccinations for VAL application purposes.
  • Please note that a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required from all International Students coming from or transited more than 12 hours through countries with risk of Yellow Fever transmission.

POST ARRIVAL MEDICAL SCREENING

In addition, a Post arrival medical examination is mandatory for international students within 7 days from your date of entry into Malaysia. The examining doctor shall assess and conclude whether or not you are suitable to remain in Malaysia based on MOHE criteria. . This is a mandatory process and failing to complete this check may result in the cancellation of your visa.

DOWNLOAD HEALTH EXAMINATION FORM

DISCLAIMER / RESTRICTIONS

1. EMGS reserves the right to request a repeat test should there be any doubt in the findings of the initial medical report.  
2. Immigration authorities reserve the right to revoke any student/dependent pass or visa if there is evidence of false information in a report and/or supporting documents.
3. If a student fails the medical examination no refund will be given. 
4. Students are allowed to appeal and redo the test should they fail, but additional cost will be incurred and be borne by the student.
5. The university reserves the right to refuse admission for those students whom fail in Pre & Post Arrival Medical Screening

Students with medical conditions as per following will not be accepted for registration.

1. COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
2. HIV/AIDS
3. HEPATITIS B
4. TUBERCULOSIS
5. MALARIA
6. TYPHOID
7. SYPHILIS

1. NON COMMUNICABLE CHRONIC DISEASE
2. SCHIZOPHRENIA
3. EPILEPSY
4. DIALYSIS CANCER
5. DRUGS
6. HYPERTENSION
7. DIABETES MELITUS

Justifications :

• Infectious
• Difficult to cure over long term
• High treatment cost
• Disease /condition that can endanger oneself or others
• Treatment and complications can affect the studies

Dear UMP future students,
Greetings from UMP International Office !

Congratulations on being offered a place to study at Universiti Malaysia Pahang!

According to the rules and regulations of the Immigration Department of Malaysia, all international students are required to have a valid Student Pass in order to study in Malaysia. The government agencies responsible are the Malaysian Immigration Department and the overseas Malaysian diplomatic missions (i.e. Malaysian High Commission, Consulates or Embassies) and Education Malaysia Global Services or EMGS are the private body appointed by the Ministry of Higher Education to process international student visa applications.

For students abroad who have received offer letter from UMP, you have to apply for student visa (Visa Approval Letter) directly through the Education Malaysia website. https://educationmalaysia.gov.my  

For the student that already had record in applying Visa Approval Letter (VAL) / possess student pass previously with any Malaysia Educational Institution, please ensure the record is already cancelled by contacting the previous educational institution before applying new (VAL) at new institution.

You should not submit your application for a Student Pass any earlier than 6 months before the registration date or the intention date to come to study in Malaysia (postgraduate research student). This is because the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) which is issued after your student pass application is approved by the Immigration Department of Malaysia is only valid for 6 months. The Malaysian Immigration Department will only proceed with the student pass endorsement if the student arrives in Malaysia within the validity of the VAL, which is valid for 6 months from the date of issuance.

It is recommended for you to apply the VAL for 3 months before leaving your home country for UMP admission.  Approval of a Visa Approval Letter will take from 14 working days up to 3 months provided all documents are in order.

Conversion from tourist visa to student pass is strictly not allowed. Please do not proceed for flight ticket issuance until the approval is obtained. UMP will not be liable for any difficulties of any loss of this arrangement.

WHAT NEXT?

10 EASY STEPS FOR UMP STUDENT PASS APPLICATION
ANNEX I - APPLICATION PROCESS FLOW
ANNEX II - USER GUIDE ONLINE APPLICATION
ANNEX III - VISA FEE
ANNEX IV - INSURANCE INFORMATION
ANNEX V - CHECKLIST FORM

Should you have enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at +609-549 2722 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Thank you !

VISA & PASS FEE

• STUDENT PASS FEE
• DEPENDENT PASS FEE
• SPECIAL PASS FEE
• LATE SUBMISSION PENALTY FEE
• OVERSTAY PENALTY FEE

GENERAL INFORMATION ON VISA & PASS

According to the rules and regulations of the Malaysian Immigration Department, all international students are required to have a valid Student Pass in order to study in Malaysia. The government agencies responsible are the Malaysian Immigration Department and the overseas Malaysian diplomatic missions (i.e. Malaysian High Commission, Consulates or Embassies) and Education Malaysia Global Services or EMGS is the private body appointed by the Ministry of Higher Education to process international student visa applications. More information -->>>

VISA AND PASS

VISA is an official endorsement appended/stamped to a passport, permitting entry into and travel within a particular country or region.

CATEGORY OF VISA

PASS is an official endorsement appended/stamped to a passport permitting the person to stay in a particular country within a particular approved period.

CATEGORY OF PASS

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS 

1. PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
   a) PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS ABROAD
   - VISA APPROVAL LETER (VAL) & SINGLE ENTRY VISA (SEV)
   - BRING IN DEPENDENT
   b) PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA
   - CANCELLATION OF PREVIOUS PASS & SPECIAL PASS
2. UMP EXISTING STUDENTS
   - RENEWAL OF STUDENT PASS
   - CHANGE OF PROGRAM
   - OVERSTAY
   - DEFER / WITHDRAW / QUIT OF STUDY
   - TRANSFER ENDORSEMENT
   - EXPIRY OF STUDENT PASS WHILE ABROAD
   - HOLDS DEPENDENT PASS/OTHERS
   
3. UMP EXISTING STUDENTS WITH DEPENDENT
   - APPLICATION FOR DEPENDENT PASS
   

SOURCE :  http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/ms/ 
                   https://educationmalaysia.gov.my