Visitor visa
eVisa or visa on arrival
Malawi issues visas online through its official eVisa portal, run by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services. From 24 February 2026, nationals of 'Category Two' countries can get a visa on arrival at designated ports, while 'Category One' nationals must get a visa or prior authorisation before departure. eVisa fees are USD 50 for single entry and transit, USD 150 for 6-month multiple entry and USD 250 for 12-month multiple entry.
1 entry rule for Malawi based on recent travel
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Visiting Malawi
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Life in Malawi
Money
3
Currency
Malawian Kwacha
MWK
Malawian Kwacha
Cost of living
34
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2023
Tax
30–40%
Income tax (national)
VAT 17.5%
PAYE from 31 Dec 2025: 0% up to MWK 170,000 a month, 30% to MWK 1.57 million, 35% to MWK 10 million, 40% above MWK 10 million a month.
Living
1
Happiness
#143 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Tourists, business visitors and transit passengers who need a visa for Malawi.
Eligibility
Category One / Category Two
Category Two nationals can get a visa on arrival at designated entry points; Category One nationals need a visa or prior authorisation before departure.
From 24 February 2026Official wording
From 24 February 2026, Category Two nationals can get a visa on arrival at designated entry points; Category One nationals need a visa or prior authorisation before departure.
Same passport
Apply with the passport you will travel on; the eVisa is tied to it.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistScanned passport data page
- FeesSingle-entry visa
- Steps to applyCheck your category with the Visa Eligibility Wizard on evisa
The full requirements are for members
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- 5 documents
- 4 fees
- 6 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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