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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Malawi?

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

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Sri Lanka vs Malawi: passport comparison

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4

Malawi

42

visa-free countries

Global rank: #127 · mobility 89.2
15

countries both Sri Lanka and Malawi can enter visa-free together

Sri Lanka + Malawi: passport compatibility

79%

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

Where Sri Lanka and Malawi travel together — by entry type:

15 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
34 both e-visa / eTA
88 both need a visa
42 access differs

Where Sri Lanka 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 (15)

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Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados180 days#48 Dominica180 days#70 Gambia90 days#132 Grenada90 days#65 Haiti90 days#175 Kiribati90 days#84 Lesotho90 days#122 Micronesia30 days#89 Rwanda30 days#143 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Vanuatu120 days#105

Only Sri Lanka is visa-free (3)

TajikistanThailandVenezuela

Only Malawi is visa-free (27)

AngolaAntigua and BarbudaBangladeshBelizeBeninBotswanaEcuadorFijiHong KongIsraelJamaicaKosovoMalaysiaMauritiusMozambiqueNamibiaPalestinePhilippinesSaint LuciaSouth AfricaSwazilandTanzaniaTogoTrinidad and TobagoUgandaZambiaZimbabwe

Where else Sri Lanka goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → GrenadaVisa-free · 90 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days → → KiribatiVisa-free · 90 days → → LesothoVisa-free · 90 days → → MicronesiaVisa-free · 30 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 Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Citizens of Sri Lanka can visit Malawi visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Sri Lanka citizens stay in Malawi without a visa?
Sri Lanka passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Sri Lanka or Malawi?
The Malawi passport is stronger: 42 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Sri Lanka #180, Malawi #127.
Where can Sri Lanka and Malawi citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 15 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 Sri Lanka 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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