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Malawi entry requirements
What you need to enter Malawi: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | Visa on arrival | See portal | Up to 30 days |
Most EU passports: Visa-free entry for EU, UK and US citizens ended on 3 January 2026. Use the eligibility checker on the official portal to see whether you can get the visa on arrival or must apply before departure.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Currency
- Malawian kwacha (MWK)
- Languages
- English, Chichewa
- Plug types
- G
- Best time
- May to October
- Main airports
- Lilongwe (LLW), Blantyre (BLZ)
Highlights of Malawi
- Lake Malawi
- Liwonde National Park
- Mount Mulanje
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Yes. Most EU passport holders need a visa (visa on arrival).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Malawi?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Is there malaria in Malawi?
Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
What is the best time to visit Malawi?
May to October is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Malawi?
The currency is the Malawian kwacha (MWK). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- Official Malawi visa portal
- buch-dein-visum.de: Malawi reintroduces visas (Jan 2026)
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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