Southern Africa · LV passport
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Yes. Latvian citizens need a visa for Malawi, which can be bought on arrival or online in advance.
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.
At a glance
- Visa required
- Yes
- Type
- Visa on arrival
- Fee
- See official portal
- Stay
- Up to 30 days
- Yellow fever
- If arriving from a risk country
- Arrive at
- LLW · BLZ
How to get your Malawi visa on arrival
- To skip the queue, apply online in advance on the official portal linked on this page where available.
- Otherwise, buy the visa at the airport on arrival, ideally with cash in US dollars or euros.
- Keep your return ticket and accommodation details ready for the immigration desk.
Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for Latvia.
Health requirements
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.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for Latvian travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Malawi. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia.
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Malawi
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Currency
- Malawian kwacha (MWK)
- Languages
- English, Chichewa
- Plugs
- Type G
- Best time
- May to October
- Airports
- Lilongwe (LLW), Blantyre (BLZ)
Frequently asked questions
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Yes. Latvian citizens need a visa for Malawi, which can be bought on arrival or online in advance.
How long can Latvian citizens stay in Malawi?
Up to 30 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Malawi?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
How much does the Malawi visa cost for Latvian passport holders?
Fees vary by visa length and entry type. The official portal shows the current price before you pay.
Which airports do flights to Malawi arrive at?
Most international flights land at Lilongwe (LLW), Blantyre (BLZ).
Sources
- Official Malawi visa portal
- buch-dein-visum.de: Malawi reintroduces visas (Jan 2026)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for Latvian citizens
- 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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