Malawi Visa for India Citizens 2026 — e-Visa / ETA

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India vs Malawi: passport comparison

India

27

visa-free countries

Global rank: #137 · mobility 85

Malawi

42

visa-free countries

Global rank: #127 · mobility 89.2

19

countries both India and Malawi can enter visa-free together

India + Malawi: passport compatibility

76%

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

Where India and Malawi travel together — by entry type:

19 both visa-free

19 both visa on arrival

28 both e-visa / eTA

83 both need a visa

48 access differs

Where India 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.

✓ Both visa-free (19)

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Country Max stay Passport rank

Angola30 days#168 Barbados90 days#48 Dominica180 days#70 Fiji120 days#103 Gambia90 days#132 Grenada90 days#65 Haiti90 days#175 Jamaica90 days#100 Kiribati90 days#84 Malaysia30 days#41 Mauritius90 days#66 Micronesia30 days#89 Palestine90 days#193 Rwanda30 days#143 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Seychelles90 days#58 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 Vanuatu120 days#105

Only India is visa-free (8)

Bhutan El Salvador Iran Kazakhstan Macao Nepal Senegal Thailand

Only Malawi is visa-free (23)

Antigua and Barbuda Bahamas Bangladesh Belize Benin Botswana Ecuador Hong Kong Israel Kosovo Lesotho Mozambique Namibia Philippines Saint Lucia Singapore South Africa Swaziland Tanzania Togo Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe

Where else India goes visa-free

→ AngolaVisa-free · 30 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 90 days → → BhutanVisa-free · 14 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days → → El SalvadorVisa-free · 180 days → → FijiVisa-free · 120 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → GrenadaVisa-free · 90 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days →

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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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do India citizens need a visa for Malawi?

India citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Malawi — applied for online before departure.

Which passport is stronger — India or Malawi?

The Malawi passport is stronger: 42 visa-free countries versus 27. Global rank: India #137, Malawi #127.

Where can India and Malawi citizens travel together visa-free?

Both passports get visa-free access to 19 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. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.

Can visa requirements change between India and Malawi?

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

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