🇲🇼 Malawi visa requirements
Who needs a visa, an e-visa or an eTA to enter Malawi, what to prepare, and where to apply officially.
Heads up: Malawi's immigration department says that since 24 February 2026, nationals of its 'Category Two' countries can get a visa on arrival, while 'Category One' nationals must get a visa or prior authorisation before departure. Malawi has changed its rules several times in 2026 and we haven't been able to read which category your passport is in, so check evisa.gov.mw before you buy a ticket.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| Nigerian | e-Visa required |
| Ghanaian | No visa needed |
| Kenyan | No visa needed |
| South African | No visa needed |
| Egyptian | e-Visa required |
| British | No visa needed |
| American | No visa needed |
| Canadian | No visa needed |
Individual passport results come from Passport Index data as of February 2026. Faylo hasn't yet checked Malawi against its government's own site. Faylo is not an embassy or immigration adviser.
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Do I need a visa for Malawi?
It depends on your passport. The table above covers the passports most Faylo travellers hold; use the checker for any other. Whatever the result, confirm it on Malawi e-Visa portal (Department of Immigration) before you pay or book.
Where do I apply for a Malawi visa?
Use the official site: Malawi e-Visa portal (Department of Immigration) (https://evisa.gov.mw). Government sites don't charge for the form itself — only the visa fee. Be careful with look-alike sites and agents who bundle the fee with their own.
How long before I travel should I apply?
Allow more time than you think you need: online approvals can take days, and embassy visas can take weeks. Start at least a few weeks before you fly, and don't buy non-refundable flights until you have the approval.