Student Permit
Malawi's Student Permit lets a foreign national enter Malawi and study at an approved educational institution, or conduct educational research. Applications go to Immigration Headquarters or Regional Immigration Offices.
1 entry rule for Malawi based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
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
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
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign nationals who plan to study in Malawi or carry out educational research.
Eligibility
Approved institution
Study at an approved educational institution in Malawi, or educational research.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistStudent Permit application form and supporting documents
- FeesStudent Permit fee
- Steps to applySubmit a Student Permit application form and supporting documents at Immigration
The full requirements are for members
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- 1 document
- 1 fee
- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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