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Visa requirements · updated Sep 2026

Do Gambia citizens need a visa for Malawi?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Gambia can visit Malawi visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Gambia → Malawi
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Gambia vs Malawi: passport comparison

Gambia

43

visa-free countries

Global rank: #132 · mobility 87.5

Malawi

42

visa-free countries

Global rank: #127 · mobility 89.2
28

countries both Gambia and Malawi can enter visa-free together

Gambia + Malawi: passport compatibility

86%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Gambia and Malawi travel together — by entry type:

28 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
34 both e-visa / eTA
89 both need a visa
28 access differs

Where Gambia and Malawi can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

How the entry rule changed: Gambia → Malawi

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Gambia → Malawi rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Gambia passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Gambia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Malawi

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Gambia citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Citizens of Gambia can visit Malawi visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Gambia citizens stay in Malawi without a visa?
Gambia passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Gambia or Malawi?
The Gambia passport is stronger: 43 visa-free countries versus 42. Global rank: Gambia #132, Malawi #127.
Where can Gambia and Malawi citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 28 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Malawi?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Gambia and Malawi?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Gambia passport ranking

Where else the Gambia passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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