Visa requirements for Malawian citizens

Visa requirements for Malawian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Malawi. As of 2026, Malawian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 70 countries and territories, ranking the Malawian passport 69th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.

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Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. Visa Issuance for passengers with a boarding authorization traveling as tourists to cities in the south of Algeria (Timimoun, Ghardaia, Ilizi, Djanet or Tamanraset) can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days. They must have: a return/onward ticket, a hotel reservation confirmation. Although no visa requirements exist, apply the relevant regulations of France or Spain, whichever must be transited to reach Andorra. 30 days 30 days The AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Malawian citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America. and territories May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 3 months 14 days 90 days 6 month 90 days 90 days Visa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days. e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee 90 days 90 days 30 days May Apply online 30 days Visa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airports. Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival Also pay the airport security fee of CVE 3400 either online or on arrival. 90 days May apply online. 45 days 7 days Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, or the United States may enter Cost Rica without a visa for maximum stay of 30 days. 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 30 daysExtendable up to 60 days with a fee. 31 days 6 months Holders of a valid visa or a residence permit of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States may enter the Dominican Republic without a visa. 90 days up to 90 days 4 months Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days 30 days 30 days 3 months Visa is not required up to 90 days if holding a valid residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, a GCC member state, the United States, the United Kingdom or a Schengen Area member state. 90 days 90 days 3 months 60 days 30 days 3 months 180 days Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries : Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. May apply online Kenya Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (eTA) 3 months Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is USD 32.50. eTA is good for single entry, but visitors who leave Kenya to other EAC countries may re-enter provided that their eTA is still valid Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda. 30 days Multiple-Entry Visa may be granted to who entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years). May apply online e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:

To be 18 years old and over. The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months. To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual. Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa 30 days 90 days 90 days 30 days 30 days 90 days Visa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa. 30 days visa not required if holding a valid visa /residence permit that is issued by a European Union member state or Schengen Area, Canada, Ireland, UK, US Visa not required for holders of a valid Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US, UK or a Schengen Visa. Holders of residence permit in the United Arab Emirates may enter, in Montenegro for a duration of 10 days May apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates. 3 months 90 days Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. 30 days Visa is not required for stays upto 15 days if holding a valid multiple entry visa of Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen Area member state, or residence permit of Schengen Area member state. Online Visa eligible. 30 days Visa is not required for holders of a multiple-entry visa valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry or permanent residency issued by Australia, Canada, European Union, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, US, UK. May apply for an e-visa under the type of "Tourist - Own Itinerary". 30 days 30 days 30 days 3 months 6 weeks 1 month 60 days Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance. 90 days 3 months 30 days 30 days 30 days Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel 30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival. 30 days extendable to 6 months. The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period. Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa): SAARC - USD 35 Non SAARC - USD 75 e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee. If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period). 90 days 30 days 7 days 1 month Free of charge 3 months 30 days May apply online. May apply also using 'Smart service'. and Crown dependencies 120 days Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy. Visa free for 30 days when visiting Phú Quốc 90 days 3 months

Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Territory Conditions of access Notes 90 days Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Registration required after 24h.

Dependent and autonomous territories

Territory Conditions of access Notes China 90 days Denmark France French West Indies Includes overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and overseas collectivities of Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin. Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands Includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. Holders of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom do not require a visa. Special permit required. 14 days visa free and landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore. 3 months within any year period Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands. Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling). Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom or the USA do not required a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. United States Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"

See also

Visa policy of Malawi Malawian passport

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