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Malawi Visa Policy Snapshot
Malawi entry rules at a glance. Open access options cover 253+ passport groups. Visa-free examples include Antigua And Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium. Visa on arrival examples include Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Austria. Popular e-Visa passports include Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso.
Visa-free entry
No visa needed
Travel to Malawi without a visa for short visits. See supported passports.
+63 countries
Visa on arrival
Pay at the border
Obtain your visa on arrival in Malawi. Check eligible passports and notes.
+83 countries
Short-stay entry
Entry for brief visits
Malawi permits short-stay access for select passports. Duration varies by country.
+62 countries
e-Visa
Apply online
Apply digitally for Malawi before you travel. Review eligible passports.
+45 countries
Restricted entry
Extra checks
Malawi applies restrictions to some passports. Check requirements and exceptions.