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.

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

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:

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.

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.

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.