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Malawi Visa Guide

Lilongwe ยท MWK

Updated Mar 2026

Processing Time

Instant

Validity

30 days stay

Fee

USD 75 (approx โ‚น6,300)

Overview

Indian citizens can obtain a tourist visa on arrival at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe. The visa is valid for 30 days and can be extended for an additional 30 days. The visa fee is payable in US dollars or Malawian kwacha. Indians are required to have a valid passport with at least six months' validity and two blank pages. A return flight ticket and hotel booking confirmation are also required.

Required Documents

  • 1Valid Indian passport (min 6 months validity, 2 blank pages)
  • 2Completed visa application form (from official website)
  • 3Recent passport photograph (exact size 35x45mm, white background)
  • 4Confirmed return flight tickets
  • 5Hotel booking confirmation
  • 6Bank statement last 3 months (min balance)
  • 7Employment proof / ITR / salary slips
  • 8Travel insurance
  • 9Yellow fever vaccination certificate

Application Process

  1. 1

    Gather required documents

    Collect all the required documents, including a valid passport, completed visa application form, recent passport photograph, confirmed return flight tickets, hotel booking confirmation, bank statement, employment proof, travel insurance, and yellow fever vaccination certificate.

  2. 2

    Pay the visa fee

    Pay the visa fee in US dollars or Malawian kwacha at the airport.

  3. 3

    Submit the application

    Submit the application and supporting documents to the immigration officer at the airport.

  4. 4

    Collect the visa

    Collect the visa from the immigration officer after the application has been processed.

Tips for Approval

  • โœ“Use a VPN to access the official website for the visa application form.
  • โœ“Make sure to have enough cash in US dollars or Malawian kwacha to pay the visa fee.
  • โœ“Check the validity of your passport and ensure it has at least two blank pages.
  • โœ“Book your hotel and flights in advance to avoid any last-minute issues.

Common Rejection Reasons

  • โœ•Invalid or expired passport
  • โœ•Insufficient funds or employment proof
  • โœ•Incomplete or inaccurate application form
  • โœ•Failure to provide required documents

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For informational purposes only. Requirements may change โ€” always verify with the official embassy website.

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