Please note that travel advisories may change at any time; we advise you to keep that in mind and ensure you check with the nearest Malaysia Representative Office for accurate information before departure.
Before departing for Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, please ensure you have all required documents and completed the following:
1 | If travelling by air — valid Flight Ticket with final destination to Kuching, Sarawak.
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If travelling by land — ensure your entry point is correctly stated on your eVAL/VAL |
2 | Apply for Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) 3 days prior to arrival. – MDAC must be applied through https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main?register. |
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3 | Original passport | |
4 | Contact nearest Malaysia Representative Office for updates on required documents | |
5 | Single Entry Visa (SEV). Please refer to list of countries that require SEV. | |
6 | Travel and report to Visa Services Counter on campus before the start of the orientation week.. | |
7 | 2 copies of Visa Approval Letter (eVAL) — to be submitted at Immigration Checkpoint upon request | |
8 | Swinburne Sarawak Offer Letter | |
9 | Original academic transcripts, certificates and result slips | |
10 | Confirmed accommodation arrangement | |
11 | Book for Arrival Services with Swinburne Sarawak and attach your flight itinerary. ** | |
12 | Yellow Fever Certification — applicable to specific list of countries. |
** Optional
You are requested to apply for a Single Entry Visa (SEV) in preparation for your travel to Sarawak, Malaysia. Refer here for SEV required countries.
Please follow the steps outlined below:
Step 1
Contact the Malaysia Representative Office as indicated on your eVAL/VAL to enquire on any additional documents required for Single Entry Visa (SEV) Application. For contact information, please visit Malaysian Mission.
Step 2
Proceed to Malaysia Representative Office as indicated in your eVAL/VAL with the following documents:
For countries that do not require a Single Entry Visa (SEV), please note the following:
When booking your flight ticket, please remember your final destination is Kuching International Airport.
Important Note: Travelling out of Malaysia/Sarawak after entering and before obtaining your student pass/visa endorsement is not allowed. Doing so can cause immigration complications during the endorsement process of your pass/visa with the Malaysian Immigration Department (Sarawak). Students are strongly advised to remain in Kuching, Sarawak until student pass/visa endorsement is obtained.
Please ensure that your entry point is as stated in your eVAL/VAL. If there are any changes to your entry point, it is imperative to report them to Visa Services for amendment. You will only be able to travel once you have received your amended eVAL/VAL.
It is recommended to travel to Malaysia either a month or less before the semester commencement. Students must arrive on campus and report to Visa Unit before the start of the orientation week. Please refer to Swinburne Sarawak Academic Calendar.
With reference to recent announcement made by the Ministry of Home Affairs(KDN), all foreign visitors to Malaysia will be required to complete Malaysia Digital Arrival Card(MDAC).
1. MDAC is applicable to the following international students:
2. MDAC must be applied through Malaysia Immigration Department website:https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main?register
3. Existing international students who holds a valid student visa pass are not required to complete MDAC if re-entering Malaysia with a valid student pass/visa
4. Implementation of MDAC is in effect from 1 January 2024
For further information, please refer to https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main
Effective 1st June 2024, International travellers from 63 countries will be able to utilize the autogate facility particularly at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to ease immigration clearance.
*Autogate facility is only applicable to those who have obtained student pass/visa on their passports.
Entering with eVAL/eVISA/SEV
International students must visit the immigration counters to complete their immigration clearance after obtaining their eVAL/eVISA/SEV.
What to do if used autogate instead of manual counter?
International students who did not complete their immigration clearance via immigration counters but instead used the autogate facility MUST submit the online verification (sample shown below) from Immigration website also known as MDAC (hardcopy) to Visa Services counter upon reporting your arrival on campus.
Entering with Student Pass/Visa
Effective 1 August 2022, all travellers are permitted to enter Malaysia regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status and do not require a pre-departure or on-arrival COVID-19 test. Please refer to https://mysafetravel.gov.my/
Please note that this situation may change periodically. Stay updated by reaching out to the nearest Malaysia Representative Office for the most recent information before your departure.
Transiting via Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IMPORTANT
For further assistance or queries, please contact:
Visa Unit
Swinburne Univesity of Technology Sarawak Campus
Jalan Simpang Tiga
93350 Kuching Sarawak
Malaysia
Tel: +60 82 260600
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