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Malawi visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 148 can travel to Malawi without arranging a visa in advance. 50 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Malawi: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Malawi?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free 30 d
United Kingdom Visa-free 30 d
India e-Visa –
Philippines Visa on arrival –
Nigeria e-Visa –
Pakistan e-Visa –
Canada Visa-free 30 d
Australia Visa-free 30 d
China Visa-free 30 d
Germany Visa-free 30 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 43/46
Asia 31/50
Africa 27/53
North America 22/23
South America 11/12
Oceania 14/14

Passports that can enter Malawi visa-free

63 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Malawi

85 passports

Passports eligible for Malawi e-Visa

50 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Malawi?

It depends on your passport. 63 passports can enter Malawi visa-free, 85 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 50 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Malawi without a visa?

63 passports can enter Malawi visa-free, including Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brunei and others.

Does Malawi offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 50 passports can apply for a visa to Malawi online.

Holding a Malawi passport? See where the Malawi passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Malawi before you book.