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Malawi

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Visa on arrival

A public notice on Malawi's official eVisa portal, effective 24 February 2026, says nationals of Category Two countries — a list that includes the United States, the United Kingdom and EU states such as France and Germany — are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival at all designated ports of entry, while nationals of Category One countries must obtain a visa or prior authorization before departure. The government strongly encourages travellers to apply before departure through evisa.gov.mw.

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On arrival

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The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day you arrive in Malawi.

What you need to know

  1. Regime

    Visa on arrival

  2. Notes

    A public notice on Malawi's official eVisa portal, effective 24 February 2026, says nationals of Category Two countries — a list that includes the United States, the United Kingdom and EU states such as France and Germany — are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival at all designated ports of entry, while nationals of Category One countries must obtain a visa or prior authorization before departure. The government strongly encourages travellers to apply before departure through evisa.gov.mw.

  3. Passport validity

    The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day you arrive in Malawi.

  4. Blank passport pages

    At least 2 blank passport pages.

  5. Proof of funds

    No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Malawi.

  6. Vaccinations

    The UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's country list says proof of vaccination is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country.

Before you go

  • Check your travel document validity.
  • Review any official updates.
  • Keep contact details for the relevant authorities.

Entry requirements can change: always confirm the latest information with the competent authorities before departure.