Visa Assistance

Malawi

Visa requirements, fees, validity and documents for travel to Malawi.

  • 2 visa types
  • Starting from $50
  • Checked 29 Sept 2026

1. Visa Types

Open a type to see processing time, stay, fees, and documents.

Processing time

Within 3 working days

Stay period

As granted at entry Visa is an entry endorsement — not a stay permit

Validity

Valid for 3 months, single use Validity starts from the date of issue

Visa Fees and Charges

Single entry

Single entry — e-Visa FAQ — non-refundable

$50

Single entry

Single entry — Immigration fees page — non-refundable

$75

Multiple entry

Six months — non-refundable

$150

Multiple entry

Twelve months — non-refundable

$250
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Single entrySingle entry — e-Visa FAQ — non-refundable$50
Single entrySingle entry — Immigration fees page — non-refundable$75
Multiple entrySix months — non-refundable$150
Multiple entryTwelve months — non-refundable$250

About This Visa

Indian ordinary-passport holders need a visa for Malawi. Visit Malawi country list: India — VISA Required. Official Category One PDF lists India among nationalities that must get a visa or prior authorisation before departure — not visa on arrival.

Usual holiday path: apply on https://www.evisa.gov.mw, pay online (Visa/Master), wait for processing, then download and print the approval letter for the port of entry. Do not travel before the e-Visa is obtained.

Tourist visa on Immigration: valid for 3 months, single use. A visa is an entry endorsement; longer stay / work / business needs a permit on epermit.gov.mw. Entry can still be refused at the border.

Fee tables disagree on single-entry amount (FAQ USD 50 vs Immigration fees page USD 75). Quote the amount charged at portal checkout. Fees are non-refundable if refused.

Documents Required

e-Visa portal

  • Traveller details as on the passport data page
  • Travel details
  • Photograph
  • Other related documents the form asks for
  • Upload scanned documents — not camera snapshots

At entry

  • Printed e-Visa approval letter
  • Same passport used on the application

Processing time

Within 3 working days

Stay period

Transit through Malawi for up to seven days Single use

Validity

As issued Validity starts from the date of issue

Visa Fees and Charges

Transit — non-refundable

$50
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—Transit — non-refundable$50

About This Visa

Use a transit visa when passing through Malawi for up to seven days. Single use. Same e-Visa portal and Category One rule as tourist: India must hold the visa before departure.

Documents Required

Same e-Visa portal uploads as tourist. Carry the printed approval and the passport used on the application.

2. Good to Know

Rules and notes that apply to every visa type

How to apply

  1. Create an account on https://www.evisa.gov.mw.
  2. Complete the form, upload scans, pay online.
  3. Wait for email / account update (within 3 working days).
  4. Download and print the approval letter before travel.

Who can apply

  • Indian ordinary passports: e-Visa before travel.
  • Category One — not visa on arrival.
  • Category Two VOA does not apply to India.

How to track

Status on the e-Visa portal account / email link. Support: evisa.support@immigration.gov.mw. High Commission consular: mhcindiaconsular@gmail.com.

Watch-outs

  • Official portal only: evisa.gov.mw.
  • Do not travel before the e-Visa is approved.
  • Use the same passport at entry as on the application.
  • Single-entry fee: FAQ and Immigration fees page disagree — quote checkout.
  • Upload scans, not phone photos of documents.