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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Malawi citizens need a visa for Egypt?

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Malawi citizens need a visa to enter Egypt. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Malawi vs Egypt: passport comparison

Malawi

42

visa-free countries

Global rank: #127 · mobility 89.2

Egypt

20

visa-free countries

Global rank: #166 · mobility 75.8
16

countries both Malawi and Egypt can enter visa-free together

Malawi + Egypt: passport compatibility

76%

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

Where Malawi and Egypt travel together — by entry type:

16 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
30 both e-visa / eTA
85 both need a visa
47 access differs

Where Malawi and Egypt 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 Egypt is visa-free (4)

How the entry rule changed: Malawi → Egypt

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 → Egypt 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 →

Egypt: good to know

Cairo

Capital

Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Currency

Eastern European Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+20

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

220V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Malawi goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Egypt

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

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Malawi citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Malawi citizens need a visa to enter Egypt. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Malawi or Egypt?
The Malawi passport is stronger: 42 visa-free countries versus 20. Global rank: Malawi #127, Egypt #166.
Where can Malawi and Egypt citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 16 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Egypt?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Malawi and Egypt?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 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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