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Visa for Malawi

Malawi's visa policy determines who needs a visa to enter the country and what type of travel authorization is required in different situations.

There are several types of visas available in Malawi. Travelers need to check which type of visa they need to obtain. Malawi's visa policy defines different requirements depending on nationality, purpose of travel and planned stay in the country.

There are 5 types of visas in Malawi, each for a specific purpose. These are tourist visa, transit visa, official visa, courtesy visa and diplomatic visa. In addition, certain types of non-tourist visas can only be obtained at the embassy, regardless of citizenship. Work visas are only processed through the embassy. When applying for a tourist visa in Malawi, foreign nationals can choose between a single-entry visa and a multiple-entry visa. A single-entry tourist visa to Malawi entitles you to stay in the country for up to 30 days. Applicants wishing to make more than one trip to Malawi can choose between multiple-entry tourist visas for 6 or 12 months.

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What visas are available for Malawi?

Tourist Visa

issued to persons intending to visit Malawi for tourism, residence or business purposes. It is valid for 3 months and can only be used once.

Transit Visa

issued to persons visiting Malawi in transit for seven days and can only be used once.

Official Visa

issued to persons holding an official passport to visit Malawi on official business. Valid for 3 months and can only be used once.

Courtesy Visa

Issued to persons who hold a service or ordinary passport, such as those visiting at the invitation of the Government of Malawi, and who are not eligible for a diplomatic visa. It may also be issued to nationals who are desirable for reasons of international courtesy. It is valid for 3 months and can only be used once.

Diplomatic Visa

Issued to persons who hold a service or ordinary passport, such as those visiting at the invitation of the Government of Malawi, and who are not eligible for a diplomatic visa. It may also be issued to nationals who are desirable for reasons of international courtesy. It is valid for 3 months and can only be used once.

The Malawi tourist visa has not only a tourist purpose, but can also be used for short business trips.

Do I need a visa to Malawi?

Both tourist and transit visas for Malawi can be applied for online. The electronic system provides a convenient way to obtain authorization to enter the country. Applications are processed quickly, usually within a few days. We will send you an approved visa by email. For a list of countries for which e-visas are available, please see the e-visa page.

Some travelers can also apply for a short-term visa upon arrival in Malawi. However, this has its disadvantages. You often have to stand in long queues, which requires you to spend extra time waiting at border control.

Visa on arrival is available for citizens of the following countries:

Benin
Congo
Haiti
Indonesia
Madagascar
Philippines
Sao Tome and Principe
Singapore

Travelers from some countries cannot obtain an e-visa or visa on arrival. In order to obtain a visa, you must go to a Malawi embassy or consulate abroad. This requires a personal visit. Visa applications at an embassy usually take much longer than through an online platform. We can help you prepare your visa application documents.

Angola
Burundi
Chad
Ghana
Palestine
Senegal

In addition, some types of non-tourist visas can only be obtained at an embassy, regardless of the nationality of the passenger. Work visas are only issued in this way. In addition, there are several countries whose citizens can visit Malawi without a visa. However, this is only allowed for short-term stays for tourism and recreational purposes.

Antigua And Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Botswana
Dominica
Fiji
Gambia
Grenada
Hong Kong, China
Israel
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Malaysia
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Nauru
Samoa
Seychelles
South Africa
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent And The Grenadines
Tanzania
Trinidad And Tobago
Tuvalu
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Foreign nationals planning to relocate to Malawi or stay in the country for an extended period of time can apply for a residence permit after entering the country if they can justify the reason for their stay.

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