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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Namibia citizens need a visa for Malawi?

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

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Namibia → Malawi
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Namibia vs Malawi: passport comparison

Namibia

43

visa-free countries

Global rank: #123 · mobility 91.2

Malawi

42

visa-free countries

Global rank: #127 · mobility 89.2
34

countries both Namibia and Malawi can enter visa-free together

Namibia + Malawi: passport compatibility

91%

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

Where Namibia and Malawi travel together — by entry type:

34 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
36 both e-visa / eTA
87 both need a visa
17 access differs

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

3rule changes for the Namibia 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 →

Where else Namibia 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 Namibia citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Citizens of Namibia can visit Malawi visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Namibia citizens stay in Malawi without a visa?
Namibia passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Namibia or Malawi?
The Namibia passport is stronger: 43 visa-free countries versus 42. Global rank: Namibia #123, Malawi #127.
Where can Namibia and Malawi citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 34 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 Namibia and Malawi?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Namibia passport ranking

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

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