Malawi Visa Entry Restrictions

If you are traveling to Malawi and are not from a country that has been sanctioned for visa-free entry, you will need to apply for a visa. The e-visa for Malawi allows approved applicants a Multiple entry to the country. This applies to all holders of an e-visa, which is valid for a max stay of 90 days per entry in Malawi.

Looking for more information about the Malawi e-visa? Keep reading! We've compiled a few of the most frequently asked questions about Malawi e-visas for you below. If you want to start the application, you can do so by clicking here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What Is an e-Visa?

An e-visa is a digital visa that is regarded as an official travel document. E-visas have gained popularity in recent years as a viable alternative to the traditional visa. In fact, some countries no longer offer traditional visas!

What Time Restraints Does the e-Visa for Malawi Have?

A Malawi e-visa grants a max stay of 90 days per entry. Additionally, your Malawi e-visa will expire 90 days after issued.

Do I Need to Have My Passport?

Yes. All travelers to Malawi must have their passport. This applies to visa holders as well as those from visa-free countries. Children are also not exempt from this rule.

Can I Use My e-Visa for Multiple Entries?

Your Malawi e-visa allows Multiple entry.

I Don't Have Visa Free Access to Malawi and Need a Visa. How Much Am I Going to Pay for My e-Visa?

The e-visa application will prompt all applicants to choose a processing speed, of which there are three: standard, rush, and super rush. Each processing speed is a different price. The prices listed below for each processing speed include the visa and processing fees.

• Standard: USD $101.99
• Rush: USD $119.99
• Super Rush: USD $150.99

When Will My Application Be Processed?

As stated in the question above, you will be able to choose from three processing speeds when applying for your Malawi e-visa:

• Standard Processing: Application will be processed in 10 days
• Rush Processing: Application will be processed in 9 days
• Super Rush Processing: Application will be processed in 7 days

Do I Need a Visa?

Malawi grants people from certain countries access to their country without requiring them to have a visa. Anyone not from the countries listed below can apply for their e-visa here.

• Antigua and Barbuda
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Botswana
• Dominica
• Fiji
• Gambia
• Grenada
• Hong Kong, China
• Israel
• Jamaica
• Kenya
• Kiribati
• Lesotho
• Malaysia
• Mauritius
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Nauru
• Northern Ireland
• Samoa (Western)
• Seychelles
• South Africa
• St. Kitts Nevis
• St. Lucia
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• Swaziland
• Tanzania
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Tuvalu
• Uganda
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

How Many Documents Does the Application Ask For?

The Malawi e-visa application keeps it simple and only asks you for:

• A Photo
• A copy of your passport details page
• Evidence of accommodation during your stay in Malawi

If the application is for a minor, you will also need:

• The minor's birth certificate
• The minor's legal guardian's passport page
• Consent letter