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Visa requirements · updated Sep 2026

Do Malawi citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

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Malawi vs Bangladesh: passport comparison

Malawi

42

visa-free countries

Global rank: #127 · mobility 89.2

Bangladesh

17

visa-free countries

Global rank: #192 · mobility 65.3
16

countries both Malawi and Bangladesh can enter visa-free together

Malawi + Bangladesh: passport compatibility

78%

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

Where Malawi and Bangladesh travel together — by entry type:

16 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
31 both e-visa / eTA
91 both need a visa
43 access differs

Where Malawi and Bangladesh 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.

Only Bangladesh is visa-free (1)

How the entry rule changed: Malawi → Bangladesh

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

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

3rule changes for the Malawi passport, 2 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 →

Bangladesh: good to know

Dhaka

Capital

Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)

Currency

Bangladesh Time (UTC+6)

Time zone

+880

Calling code

Where else Malawi goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Bangladesh

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 Malawi citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Citizens of Malawi can visit Bangladesh visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Malawi citizens stay in Bangladesh without a visa?
Malawi passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Malawi or Bangladesh?
The Malawi passport is stronger: 42 visa-free countries versus 17. Global rank: Malawi #127, Bangladesh #192.
Where can Malawi and Bangladesh citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 16 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Bangladesh?
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 Malawi and Bangladesh?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Malawi passport ranking

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

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