📢 PUBLIC NOTICE - Visa on Arrival Eligibility for Designated Countries
The Government of Malawi hereby informs the general public, international partners, airlines, and all relevant stakeholders that nationals of Category Two Countries are now eligible to obtain a Visa on Arrival at all designated ports of entry into the Republic of Malawi. However, nationals of Category One Countries must obtain a visa or prior authorization before departure.
While eligible nationals may obtain a Visa on Arrival, travelers are strongly encouraged to apply for a visa prior to departure through the official evisa portal (evisa.gov.mw) in order to facilitate smoother travel arrangements, reduce processing time at ports of entry, and avoid potential delays. All travelers are required to comply with standard entry requirements and are hereby advised that the issuance of a Visa on Arrival is subject to full compliance with the provisions of the Malawi Immigration laws and regulations.
All commercial airlines and international carriers are hereby formally advised that nationals of the Category Two Countries should be permitted to board aircraft destined for the Republic of Malawi even if they do not possess a visa prior to departure, as they are eligible for issuance of a Visa on Arrival. However, nationals of Category One Countries must obtain a visa or prior authorization before departure.
The Malawi Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services reserves the right not to give reasons for rejection of any visa application.
E-Visa approval letters can be accessed through applicant’s e-visa account. Additionally, an access link is also provided through an instant email notification sent to the applicant’s email address.
E-Visa applicants can check the status of their applications on the e-Visa web portal.
E-visa fees are non-refundable. Click here to read the Payment Policy
E-Visa applications are processed within three (3) working days.
E-Visa applicants must upload scanned documents and not camera captured photos.
Validity of the e-visa starts from the date of issue.
All concerns and support needs should be communicated to eVisa support team on evisa.support@immigration.gov.mw
E-Visa shall bear particulars of the passport used on application and travelers must use this passport to enter Malawi.
· Transit Visa US$50
· Single entry US$50
· Multiple entry for 6 months US$150
· Multiple entry for 12 months US$250
Malawi eVisas must be paid online using Credit or Debt cards.
Malawi eVisa applications must be paid in United States Dollars.
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