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Graduate Pass
- Travel & Explore Malaysia
- Gain Valuable Work Experience
- Enhance Your Skills
- Multiple Entry Visa & dependents are eligible
Upon Graduation, apply for the Graduate Pass and enjoy an additional 12 months to work in Malaysia without the need for an employer sponsor. Immerse yourself in Malaysia's vibrant culture, gain valuable work experience, and seamlessly transition from a student pass to a work permit. Your dependents can also join you.
Applicable for Bachelors, Masters & PhD Programmes
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Eligible Countries
Graduate students from the following nationalities are eligible to apply for the Graduate Pass issued by Immigration Department of Malaysia:

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Graduate Pass for international Students
The Graduate pass allows international students to stay in Malaysia for a year after graduation. This enables them to further their studies, travel, and work in permitted job sectors.
The graduate pass allows:
- Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) which provides ease of entry and exit into the country.
- Dependents of the student are also eligible for the Dependent Graduate Pass with the same duration as the student.
- Can work part-time in permitted job sectors
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Eligibility Requirements for Graduate Pass Applicant
- Your passport must be valid for at least 18 months.
- The Graduate Pass is only issued to students who have completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- You must provide a letter of completion from your educational institution proving you have successfully completed your course.
- You must hold a valid Student Pass during the Graduate Pass application process.
- You must have an active health insurance policy for the duration of the Graduate Pass.
- You must provide a personal bond with a Malaysian citizen as your sponsor, who must have a minimum monthly salary of RM 1,500.
- The student must not have any legal convictions in Malaysia.
- Candidates from China and India - the applicant must provide a letter of good conduct from either their educational institution or their respective embassy.
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Supporting Documents for Dependents of Graduate Pass
Family members who have a valid dependent pass can apply to extend their stay as dependents under the Graduate Pass.
- Passport bio data page
- Valid dependent pass
- The passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the date of application
- Insurance cover note
- Personal bond. The template is available on the EMGS website - Click here to download the template
- Photo (Size: 217px X 280px)
- A sponsor declaration letter from a Malaysian citizen with a monthly income of at least RM 1,500. Click here to download the template
- Sponsor's latest payslip of 3 months
- Sponsor's NRIC copy (front & back)
For further information please visit: https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/graduate-pass
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