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Who needs a visa for Malawi?

Entry rules for Malawi by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Malawi, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 43 countries and territories can visit Malawi without a visa. 108 get a visa on arrival. Everyone else, 47 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free
43
On arrival
108
eVisa or ETA
47
Visa required
0

About 4.9 bn people (61% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Malawi: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, MalawiReport a change

Most commonIndiaUnited StatesHong KongPakistanVietnamSaudi ArabiaAll passports

Malawi entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-freeNot stated43Philippines, Tanzania, South Africa, KenyaDepartment of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Malawi
Visa on arrivalNot stated108United States, Indonesia, Brazil, MexicoDepartment of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Malawi
eVisaNot stated108United States, Indonesia, Brazil, MexicoDepartment of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Malawi
eVisa, with conditionsNot stated47India, China, Pakistan, NigeriaDepartment of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Malawi

Visa-free: the Philippines, Tanzania, South Africa and 40 more

43 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Malawi (e-Visa eligibility wizard), checked South Africa nationals do not require Visa

Visa on arrival: the US, Indonesia, Brazil and 105 more

108 nationalities

At designated ports of entry.

Source: Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Malawi, checked COUNTRIES AND REGIONS THAT CAN OBTAIN A VISA ON ARRIVAL WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION

eVisa: the US, Indonesia, Brazil and 105 more

108 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Malawi, checked travelers are strongly encouraged to apply for a visa prior to departure through the official evisa portal (evisa.gov.mw)

eVisa with conditions: India, China, Pakistan and 44 more

47 nationalities

Visa or prior authorization must be obtained before departure.

Source: Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Malawi, checked COUNTRIES AND REGIONS THAT REQUIRE A VISA WELL IN ADVANCE, OR PRIOR AUTHORIZATION

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.gov.mw. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Malawi?

It depends on your passport: 43 nationalities are visa-free, 108 get a visa on arrival and 47 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Malawi?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel; visa or prior authorization must be obtained before departure (Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Malawi, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Malawi?

Not in advance. US citizens get a visa on arrival; at designated ports of entry (Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Malawi, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Malawi visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 47 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.gov.mw.

Sources and changes

  1. Malawi e-Visa eligibility wizard (official)evisa.gov.mw · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Malawievisa.gov.mw · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Malawi e-Visa portal: public notice and Category One/Two lists (official)evisa.gov.mw · checked 31 Oct 2026
  4. Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Malawievisa.gov.mw · checked 31 Oct 2026
  5. Department of Immigration: visa informationimmigration.gov.mw · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Malawi. No change since.

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