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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Samoa citizens need a visa for Malawi?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

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Samoa vs Malawi: passport comparison

Samoa

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #77 · mobility 136.8

Malawi

42

visa-free countries

Global rank: #127 · mobility 89.2
34

countries both Samoa and Malawi can enter visa-free together

Where else Samoa goes visa-free

→ AndorraVisa-free · 90 days → → Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free · 180 days → → AustriaVisa-free · 90 days → → BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BangladeshVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BelgiumVisa-free · 90 days → → BelizeVisa-free · 90 days → → Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa-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

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Samoa citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Citizens of Samoa can visit Malawi visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Samoa citizens stay in Malawi without a visa?
Samoa passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Samoa or Malawi?
The Samoa passport is stronger: 81 visa-free countries versus 42. Global rank: Samoa #77, Malawi #127.
Where can Samoa 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 Samoa and Malawi?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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