Malawi visa types (9)
Official visa categories with requirements, documents and FAQs. Start from a passport-specific route above for entry rules.
Tourist Visa (Single Entry) — Single-use entry visa for visits, residence-arrival, or business entry — valid 3 months from issue.
Multiple-Entry Visa (6 or 12 Months) — Multiple entries within a 6- or 12-month validity for frequent visitors with ongoing travel needs.
Transit Visa — Single transit through Malawi for up to 7 days.
Visitors Permit / Business Visit Permit — Short stay for tourism, family visits, or business — 30 days, extendable by 60 more.
Temporary Residence Permit — Continued residence after the 90-day visitors-permit maximum, or short consultancy/work activity.
Temporary Employment Permit (TEP) — Pre-entry work authorization for expatriates taking up specified employment — 6 months to 2 years.
Student Permit — Entry and study at an approved Malawian educational institution, including research.
Business Residence Permit (BRP) — Five-year renewable residence for self-employed investors — minimum US$50,000 external capital.
Permanent Residence Permit (PRP) — Permanent residence for long-term residents, spouses of Malawians, retirees, and dependants.