Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Who can enter Malawi visa-free?

Citizens of 63 countries can enter Malawi visa-free, plus 135 more on arrival or e-Visa. The full list of nationalities with allowed stay is below.

63visa-free

135on arrival / eTA

198total

Where Malawi can go visa-free → Check a visa

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Visa-free · 63

Citizens of these countries enter Malawi visa-free. Tap for details.

Antigua and Barbuda 90 days → Australia 30 days → Bahamas 90 days → Barbados 90 days → Belgium 30 days → Belize 90 days → Botswana 90 days → Brunei 90 days → Canada 30 days → China 30 days → Cyprus 30 days → Dominica — → Fiji 90 days → Finland 30 days → France 30 days → Gambia 90 days → Germany 30 days → Ghana 90 days → Grenada 90 days → Guyana 30 days → Hong Kong 30 days → Ireland 30 days → Israel 90 days → Italy 30 days → Jamaica 90 days → Kenya 90 days → Kiribati 90 days → Lesotho 90 days → Malaysia 90 days → Maldives 30 days → Malta 30 days → Mauritius 90 days → Mozambique 90 days → Namibia 90 days → Nauru 90 days → Netherlands 30 days → New Zealand 30 days → Norway 30 days → Papua New Guinea 30 days → Poland 30 days → Portugal 30 days → Russia 90 days → Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days → Saint Lucia 90 days → Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days → Samoa 90 days → Seychelles 90 days → Sierra Leone 30 days → Singapore 30 days → Solomon Islands 30 days → South Africa 90 days → Sri Lanka 90 days → Swaziland 90 days → Sweden 30 days → Tanzania 90 days → Tonga 30 days → Trinidad and Tobago 90 days → Tuvalu 90 days → Uganda 90 days → United Kingdom 30 days → United States 30 days → Zambia 90 days → Zimbabwe 90 days →

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Frequently asked

How many nationalities can enter Malawi visa-free?

Citizens of 63 countries can enter Malawi visa-free, plus 135 more on arrival or with an e-Visa/eTA. See the full list above.

Who gets a visa on arrival for Malawi?

Visa on arrival for Malawi is available to citizens of 85 countries — see the section below.

How do I check if I need a visa for Malawi?

Pick your nationality in the checker on the homepage — we'll instantly show your visa status for Malawi and how many days you get.

Can Malawi entry rules change?

Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the Malawi embassy before travel.

Where Malawi citizens can travel

The other way round — the Malawi passport ranking and its visa-free destinations.

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