Do you need a visa for Malawi?
Whether you need a visa for Malawi depends on your nationality. Pick your passport to see the exact rule, how long you can stay, and how to apply — with a link to the official source.
Depending on your passport, entry to Malawi may be visa-free, via eVisa / visa on arrival / eTA, or require a visa in advance.
35 countries
Visa-free
161 countries
eVisa required
Country facts
CapitalLilongwe
CurrencyMalawian Kwacha
Dialing code+265
RegionAfrica
Drives onthe left
Do you need a visa for Malawi?
| Passport | What you need | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|
| United States | eVisa required | — |
| United Kingdom | eVisa required | — |
| India | eVisa required | — |
| Germany | eVisa required | — |
| France | eVisa required | — |
| Russia | eVisa required | — |
| Canada | eVisa required | — |
| Australia | eVisa required | — |
| Brazil | eVisa required | — |
| China | eVisa required | — |
| Spain | eVisa required | — |
| Italy | eVisa required | — |
| Türkiye | eVisa required | — |
| Saudi Arabia | eVisa required | — |
| United Arab Emirates | eVisa required | — |
| Nigeria | eVisa required | — |
| Philippines | Visa-free | Not stated |
| Indonesia | eVisa required | — |
| Mexico | eVisa required | — |
| Japan | eVisa required | — |
| Thailand | eVisa required | — |
| Kazakhstan | eVisa required | — |
| Belarus | eVisa required | — |
| Ukraine | eVisa required | — |
| Egypt | eVisa required | — |
| Antigua & Barbuda | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Armenia | eVisa required | — |
| Austria | eVisa required | — |
| Azerbaijan | eVisa required | — |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | eVisa required | — |
| Bahrain | eVisa required | — |
| Bolivia | eVisa required | — |
| Colombia | eVisa required | — |
| Cuba | eVisa required | — |
| Dominica | Visa-free | Not stated |
| Dominican Republic | eVisa required | — |
| Algeria | eVisa required | — |
| Georgia | eVisa required | — |
| Greece | eVisa required | — |
| Guatemala | eVisa required | — |
| Haiti | Visa-free | Not stated |
| Ireland | eVisa required | — |
| Israel | eVisa required | — |
| Iraq | eVisa required | — |
| Jordan | eVisa required | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | eVisa required | — |
| Cambodia | eVisa required | — |
| Kuwait | eVisa required | — |
| Lebanon | eVisa required | — |
| Lithuania | eVisa required | — |
| Morocco | eVisa required | — |
| Moldova | eVisa required | — |
| Myanmar (Burma) | eVisa required | — |
| Malta | eVisa required | — |
| Mauritius | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Namibia | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
| Niger | eVisa required | — |
| New Zealand | eVisa required | — |
| Oman | eVisa required | — |
| Pakistan | eVisa required | — |
| Palestinian Territories | eVisa required | — |
| Qatar | eVisa required | — |
| Sudan | eVisa required | — |
| Singapore | Visa-free | up to 30 days |
| Chad | eVisa required | — |
| Tajikistan | eVisa required | — |
| Turkmenistan | eVisa required | — |
| Tunisia | eVisa required | — |
| Taiwan | eVisa required | — |
| Uzbekistan | eVisa required | — |
| South Africa | Visa-free | up to 90 days |
Who can enter Malawi without a visa? →
Passport & health
Passport validityMust be valid at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
Yellow feverCertificate required if you arrive from a country with a risk of transmission.
UK Foreign Office · as of 2026-07-03
Recent changes
- Malawi reinstated visas for ~20 nationalities2026-01-03
- Malawi (Russia): Visa-free · up to 90 days → eVisa required2026-01-03
- Malawi — the Second Schedule was replaced; exemptions now run by exhaustive list2026-01-02