Malawi visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free (e-Visa US$50 single / US$150 multiple for non-exempt)
- Processing time
- Within about 3 working days
- Validity
- Per entry
- Maximum stay
- 30 days (extendable to 90)
- Visa required?
- Since 2024, 79 nationalities visa-free 30 days (extendable to 90): Singapore, Malaysia, India, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia?, Brazil, SADC & most African states. Others: e-Visa.
Do you need a visa for Malawi?
Travellers from 79 countries — 30 days. can generally enter Malawi without a visa. Since 2024, 79 nationalities visa-free 30 days (extendable to 90): Singapore, Malaysia, India, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia?, Brazil, SADC & most African states. Others: e-Visa.
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from 79 countries — 30 days. do not require a visa for Malawi for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Malawi Department of Immigration & Citizenship Services) · Last verified 20 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Malawi visa options
Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026Visa-free entry (79 countries) / e-Visa
Official fee: Free (e-Visa US$50 single / US$150 multiple for non-exempt)- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- 30 days (extendable to 90)
- Processing time
- On arrival; e-Visa 3–5 days
- Where to apply
- No application; evisa.gov.mw for others
Who needs it: Since 2024, 79 nationalities visa-free 30 days (extendable to 90): Singapore, Malaysia, India, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia?, Brazil, SADC & most African states. Others: e-Visa.
Visa-free: 79 countries — 30 days.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥6 months
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Yellow fever certificate if from endemic area
Arrival card: None
Malawi reciprocity rules from 2026 — confirm on evisa.gov.mw.
Source: Malawi Department of Immigration & Citizenship Services · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Tourist eVisa – Single Entry
Official fee: USD 75- Validity
- Single entry; stay up to 30 days
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to verify
- On submission
- Time to approval
- Within about 3 working days
- Processing time
- Within about 3 working days
- Where to apply
- Official Malawi eVisa portal evisa.gov.mw
Who needs it: Indian passport holders and other visa-required nationals; Singapore passport holders are visa-exempt for Malawi and generally do not need this.
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months from date of entry
- Passport bio-data page scan
- Recent passport photo
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Email for account registration
Extra charges: None stated on official portal beyond the visa fee
Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Tourist eVisa – Multiple Entry (6 months)
Official fee: USD 150- Validity
- 6 months, multiple entry
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to verify
- On submission
- Time to approval
- About 3 working days
- Processing time
- About 3 working days
- Where to apply
- Official Malawi eVisa portal evisa.gov.mw
Who needs it: Visa-required nationals including Indian passport holders needing repeat visits
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months
- Passport bio-data page and photo
- Return / onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Tourist eVisa – Multiple Entry (12 months)
Official fee: USD 250- Validity
- 12 months, multiple entry
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to verify
- On submission
- Time to approval
- About 3 working days
- Processing time
- About 3 working days
- Where to apply
- Official Malawi eVisa portal evisa.gov.mw
Who needs it: Visa-required nationals including Indian passport holders needing frequent visits
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months
- Passport bio-data page and photo
- Return / onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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