Malawi (Russia): Visa-free · up to 90 days → eVisa required
Visa-free · up to 90 days eVisa required
Malawi ended its unilateral visa-free access on 3 January 2026, moving to a reciprocity-based policy; Russia was among the countries whose waiver was withdrawn. Russians now need a visa - an e-visa online at evisa.gov.mw, or a visa on arrival. Our data said 90 days visa-free, which would strand a traveller expecting free entry. We serve e-visa as the safe pre-arranged route.
Who this affects
Check a specific routeRussia → Malawi
The rule todayeVisa required
BeforeVisa-free · up to 90 days
AftereVisa required
In force since2026-01-03
What has NOT changed
A change to the visa rule does not change these. They apply as before.
Passport validityMust be valid at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
Yellow fever certificateCertificate required if you arrive from a country with a risk of transmission.