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Malawi Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EU | Yes | Yes | Yes/1 |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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To enter Malawi, a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of intended departure is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
All nationals referred to in the chart above are required to have a return ticket except in special circumstances such as long-term study visits or working contracts.
Visas for Malawi are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except (1) nationals of Ireland, who do not require a visa.
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy or high commission to check visa requirements for Malawi.
As of 1 October 2015, nationals of many countries who previously did not require a visa now do need a visa to enter Malawi. Nationals of certain countries, including the UK, can obtain a visa on arrival at the airport; check with the embassy/high commission for eligibility.
Visa on arrival: Transit visa: US$50; single-entry visa: US$75; six-month multiple-entry visa: US$150; one-year multiple-entry visa: US$250.
Visa from the embassy/high commission: Transit visa: £50; single-entry visa: £65; six-month multiple-entry visa: £145; one-year multiple entry visa: £200.
Transit visa: seven days; single-entry visa: 90 days; multiple-entry visas: six months or one year.
Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission) or on arrival at the airport (for certain countries only).
Embassies and tourist offices
British High Commission in Malawi
Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in the USA
High Commission of the Republic of Malawi in the UK
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