How much does a Malawi visa cost?

The government fee is $50, read from Malawi's own immigration pages on 18 October 2026. Agents may charge more; the official fee is what the government receives.

How long can I stay in Malawi?

Up to 30 days per visit. The officer at the border sets the actual length and writes it in your passport.

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Do Andorrans need a visa for Malawi?

Q: How long does a Malawi visa take?

3 working days. The e-Visa's validity starts from the date of issue, not the date you enter.

You can get a visa on arrival.

Visa on arrival 30d

You can get the visa at the border rather than beforehand. Bring the fee in cash in the currency the border post accepts, plus a return ticket and your accommodation details. A visa on arrival is a permission, not a guarantee.

Status: Visa on arrival
Stay permitted: 30 days
Government fee: $50
Typical decision: 3 working days

Apply on the official Malawi government site

This is the government's own portal. We are not paid to send you there, and there is no service in between.

Checked 18 October 2026 — read the fees and rules on immigration.gov.mw

What Malawi asks for

Scanned copies of your passport and photo (camera photos are not accepted)

Every published fee

Type	Government fee
single entry	$50
transit	$50
multiple entry 6 months	$150
multiple entry 12 months	$250

Checked 18 October 2026 — read this fee table on immigration.gov.mw

Worth knowing

Malawi's e-Visa fee is paid by Visa or Mastercard in US dollars and is not refunded if the application is rejected.
Since 24 February 2026 some nationalities can get a visa on arrival, while others must get a visa before departure. Malawi still encourages applying online at evisa.gov.mw before you travel.

How long it takes

The e-Visa's validity starts from the date of issue, not the date you enter.