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Malawi passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Malawi passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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41Visa-free
37eVisa
26Visa on arrival
94Visa required

Malawi passport at a glance

With a Malawi passport you can enter 41 destinations visa-free and 26 with a visa on arrival, so 67 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 37 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 94 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Malawi

Do Malawi passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Malawi passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (30 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Malawi passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa16121312
Asia791718
Europe10242
North America12128
Oceania4325
South America1119

Longest visa-free stays

Where Malawi passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 41
eVisa 37
Visa on arrival 26
Visa required 94

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Malawi passport holders visit without a visa?

Malawi passport holders can visit 41 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Philippines, Tanzania, Rwanda and others. Adding the 26 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 67 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Malawi passport holders?

26 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Malawi passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Bolivia and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Malawi passport holders travel with an eVisa?

37 destinations let Malawi passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Malawi passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Malawi passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Malawi passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Malawi passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Malawi passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Malawi passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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