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Home  >  World  > Africa  > Malawi

Passport/Visa

 Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
BritishYesNoYes
AustralianYesNoYes
CanadianYesNoYes
USAYesYesYes
OtherEUYesYes/1Yes
JapaneseYesNo/1Yes


PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least six months beyond date of intended departure required by all.

VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of commonwealth countries (except India, Nigeria and Pakistan), Iceland, Israel, Madagascar, Nepal, Norway and San Marino;
(b) 1. Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden;
(c) nationals in transit who are continuing their journey by the same or connecting aircraft to a third country within 24 hours. Permission must be obtained to leave the airport, however.


Types of visa and cost: Single-entry: £45. Multiple-entry: £70 (up to six months); £90 (up to one year). Transit: £32.

Validity: Three months from date of issue.

Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements: (a) Valid passport. (b) Two application forms. (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) Fee. (e) Onward or return air ticket. (f) Proof of means of support during residence in country. (g) Confirmed hotel booking or host address of where visitor may stay. (h) Letter from company/sponsor, where required.

Working days required: In most cases, applications will be processed within five working days, but for nationals of India, Nigeria and Pakistan, applications may take two to three weeks.

Temporary residence: Application should be made prior to arrival. Contact the Controller of Immigration Services, PO Box 331, Blantyre, Malawi.


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