Many students get excited when they receive an offer letter from a Malaysian university, thinking that their student visa is guaranteed.
The reality is—an offer letter alone does not guarantee a Malaysian student visa.
This is where a critical document comes in: eVAL (Electronic Visa Approval Letter), also known as EMGS Approval.
If you don’t know what eVAL is, why it’s necessary, or what could go wrong without it, your entire application could be at risk.
What is eVAL (EVAl) or EMGS Approval?
eVAL (Electronic Visa Approval Letter) is an official document issued by EMGS (Education Malaysia Global Services)—an agency under the Malaysian Ministry of Education.
EMGS verifies all international students’ visa applications, medical records, and documents to ensure eligibility.
In simple terms:
eVAL is the Malaysian government’s official confirmation that “this student is eligible to study in Malaysia.”
Why is eVAL the Key to a Malaysian Student Visa?
✔ Student visa approval is not possible without eVAL
✔ Confirms your documents are verified and authentic
✔ Reduces visa rejection risk
✔ Minimizes issues at airport immigration
✔ Protects against fake offers or fraudulent admissions
What Happens if You Don’t Have eVAL?
❌ Visa rejection or delay
❌ Longer processing time
❌ Additional expenses
❌ Missed university intake
❌ Complications at immigration
Many agencies mislead students by claiming “visa guaranteed” without eVAL—this can cause major problems later.
Who Needs to Apply for eVAL?
✔ Diploma Students
✔ Bachelor’s Students
✔ Master’s Students
✔ PhD Students
✔ With or Without IELTS
✔ Students from Madrasa, English, or Bangla medium backgrounds
Never rely on just an offer letter. Getting eVAL is non-negotiable if you want a smooth, risk-free student visa process in Malaysia. All international students must obtain EMGS eVAL approval before their Malaysian student visa can be issued.
