Author: Adeline Chiang Chi Yie

Dear Students,

Please be informed that, effective 15th August 2026, the visa renewal fee has been revised following an upgrade to the Premium Medical Insurance coverage.

The enhanced insurance plan (PREMIUM) now provides RM50,000 for hospitalisation and RM1,250 for outpatient treatment with no co-payment, offering significantly improved medical protection and greater financial support in the event of illness or emergencies during your stay in Malaysia.

The new visa renewal fee payable by students will be as follows:

DURATION	RENEWAL (A)	RENEWAL (B)	RENEWAL (C)	RENEWAL (D)
	Twelve (12) weeks or more prior to expiry (Standard Fees – Early Applications)	Between eight (8) to twelve (12) weeks prior to expiry	Between seven (7) to eight (8) weeks prior to expiry	Less than seven (7) weeks prior to expiry but no later than six (6) weeks prior to expiry
Seven (7) – 12 Months Renewal	RM 1240	RM 1320	RM 1410	RM 1580
Three (3) – Six (6) Months Renewal	RM 1000	RM 1080	RM 1170	RM 1340

Students who submitted their visa renewal applications before 15 August 2026 will continue to be charged based on the previous visa renewal fee structure with the Regular Medical Insurance coverage. The revised fees and Premium Insurance coverage will apply at their next visa renewal.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your visa renewal process, please contact the Visa Immigration Services at Level 4 (Block C) or email us at visa@apu.edu.my

Dear Students,

We wish to inform you that the Government of Malaysia has recently announced amendments to the Sales and Service Tax (SST) framework, which includes the expansion of SST coverage to education services provided to international students.

As a result of this regulatory change, all fees payable by international students, including but not limited to:

1. Course fees
2. Registration fees
3. Enrolment fees
4. Resources fees (where applicable)
5. Dual Award fees / CMI fees / DMI fees
6. Resit / Retake fees
7. Any other academic-related charges

will now be subjected to 6% SST, in accordance with the new ruling by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.

This is a nationwide implementation applicable to all education institutions in Malaysia providing services to international students. The 6% SST will be reflected in your invoices and payment schedules accordingly from 1st September 2025.

Please note that any payments made on or after 1st September 2025 will be subject to 6% SST, even if the corresponding invoice was issued before that date.

Rest assured, we are here to support both our students and their parents during this transition and will continue to provide assistance where needed.

Should you require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact the Finance Office at sst_bursary@apu.edu.my

Thank you for your attention and continued support.

Warm Regards,
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)