Visa Requirements

US Citizens

Tourist or Business Visa:

For a stay of up to one year, US citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to this country, but a valid US Passport, with at least 6 months validity is required.

Non-US Citizens

Tourist Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Malawi, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Two (2) fully completed and signed Malawi Visa Application
  3. Two (2) passport photographs
  4. Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary
  5. Copy of US Alien Registration Card (green card) or valid US visa and Original I-94 card

Business Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Malawi, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Two (2) fully completed and signed Malawi Visa Application
  3. Two (2) passport photographs
  4. Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary
  5. Copy of US Alien Registration Card (green card) or valid US visa and Original I-94 card
  6. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Malawi, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
    1. state the nature of business to be performed;
    2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
    3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
    4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:

Single Entry – Most Nationalities$24.00 per visa
Double Entry – Most Nationalities$32.00 per visa