Choose your visa
Select the visa that matches the purpose of your trip to Malawi.
- SHORT STAYTOURISMONLINETourist e-VisaThe standard online visa for travellers visiting Malawi for tourism, family visits or short business, applied for in advance through the electronic system before arrival.View visa details
- SHORT STAYAT THE BORDERVisa on ArrivalAn entry visa obtainable at a Malawian port of entry, available to nationals of designated Category Two countries who qualify to be issued a visa on arrival.View visa details
- SHORT STAYTRANSITTransit VisaA short visa for travellers passing through Malawi en route to another destination, covering the brief period needed to continue an onward journey.View visa details
- SHORT STAYEXTENDABLEVisitors / Business Visit PermitAn entry permit granted at the border for tourism, visiting relatives or short business, which can be extended within Malawi if a longer stay is required.View visa details
- WORKJOB OFFERTemporary Employment PermitThe permit foreign nationals need to take up specified employment in Malawi, tying the holder to the particular job for which it is granted.View visa details
- STUDYAPPROVED INSTITUTIONStudent PermitThe permit allowing a foreign national to study at an approved educational institution in Malawi, for those enrolling in a recognised course of study.View visa details
- FAMILYSPOUSEDEPENDANTSpouse and Dependant ResidenceResidence routes for spouses of Malawian citizens and dependants of permit holders, letting close family live in Malawi alongside their relative.View visa details
- BUSINESSINVESTORBusiness Residence PermitThe permit for self-employed investors and business owners carrying on a business in Malawi, for those establishing or running their own enterprise in the country.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTPERMANENTPermanent Residence PermitThe permit authorising a foreign national to reside in Malawi permanently, granting long-term settled status for those making the country their lasting home.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTNATURALISATIONCitizenship by NaturalisationThe route to becoming a Malawian citizen after long-term residence in the country, granted under the Citizenship Act to those who meet its requirements.View visa details
Not sure which visa is right for you?
You can book a consultation with an immigration specialist who can talk you through your options, answer questions about your circumstances and help guide you through the process.
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