Visa information
Malawi Visa Arrangements
Entry visas are required for all foreign nationals, except for the categories listed below, subject to reciprocity where applicable.
Visa-Exempt Countries
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Benin
- Dominica
- Ecuador
- Fiji
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Hong Kong
- Jamaica
- Kiribati
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Singapore
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Vanuatu
SADC & COMESA Nationals
Nationals of SADC and COMESA member states are exempt from visa requirements, except where their countries impose visa requirements on Malawian citizens.
Laissez-Passer Holders
- SADC Laissez-Passer (Official Business)
- COMESA Laissez-Passer (Official Business)
- United Nations (UN)
- African Union (AU)
- African Development Bank (ADB)
Diplomatic & Service Passports
Holders of Diplomatic or Service passports are visa-exempt, except where reciprocal visa requirements apply to Malawian diplomatic or service passport holders.
Note: Visa exemption is subject to reciprocity and may change without prior notice.