Apply for your Malawi eVisa online

Yes. Effective January 2, 2026, Malawi revoked the 2024 visa-waiver scheme. Most non-SADC nationalities (including travelers from the US, UK, and EU) now require a visa. You must either apply for an eVisa in advance or, if your nationality is in Category 2, obtain a Visa on Arrival.

The Malawi eVisa’s validity begins on the date of issue. A single-entry tourist eVisa is typically valid for 90 days from this issuance date. You must enter and exit the country within this window; otherwise, the visa expires.

It depends on your nationality. Malawi maintains a Category 2 list of countries eligible for visa-on-arrival. However, the Department of Immigration strongly recommends applying for an eVisa beforehand to avoid long processing delays and potential boarding issues with airlines that may require pre-approval.

Yes. Every traveler, including infants and minors, must have their own individual eVisa and a separate application form. For minors, you'll also need to upload a birth certificate and, if traveling with one parent, a notarized consent letter.

No. The Malawi eVisa is strictly for tourism, business meetings, or visiting family. It doesn't authorize employment. If you intend to work or volunteer, you must apply for a Temporary Employment Permit (TEP) through the official ePermit portal before you travel.

Overstaying is a serious offense. If you need to stay longer than the 30 days usually granted upon entry, you must visit a local immigration office to apply for an extension. Overstayers face fines, potential detention, and deportation at their own expense.

Once your Malawi eVisa application is approved, you’ll receive an email with a PDF. We recommend print a physical copy of the eVisa to present to immigration officials at the port of entry.

A standard single-entry eVisa allows a stay of up to 30 days. This can be extended twice (for 30 days each) at a local immigration office, for a maximum total stay of 90 days. Multiple-entry eVisas are also available for 6 or 12 months, but each individual stay is typically limited to 30 days.

The Malawi eVisa is usually processed quickly. With iVisa, you can get your Malawi eVisa in as little as 5 days (depending on your application and chosen delivery speed). We recommend applying at least 10 days before your departure date to account for any unexpected government delays.

If denied, you will receive a notification via email. The most commonr reasons for denial are blurry document scans (using a camera photo instead of a high-quality scan), missing invitation or cover letters, and passport-style photos that don't have a pure white background. You can usually re-apply by submitting a completely new application with corrected information. iVisa offers denial protection. In some cases, our experts can help you reapply for the eVisa, or you may need to apply for a traditional visitor visa at a Malawian embassy or consulate.