Africa
Malawi
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Population
- 22,216,120
- Currency
- Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
- Calling code
- +265
- Languages
- Nyanja, Yao, Tumbuka
- 19missions
- 16embassies
- 3honorary consulates
Malawi
Embassies and consulates in Malawi
embassies in Lilongwe
Malawi hosts 19 foreign missions from 19 countries: 16 embassies and 3 honorary consulates. All 16 embassies are in the capital, Lilongwe. Consulates are also found in Blantyre.
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All missions in Malawi
Other cities in Malawi
Outside Lilongwe, Blantyre has 1 foreign mission.
By country
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Brazil 1 embassy1 -
Canada 1 honorary consulate1 -
Chile 1 honorary consulate1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
Egypt 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy1 -
Iceland 1 embassy1 -
India 1 embassy1 -
Ireland 1 embassy1 -
Italy 1 honorary consulate1 -
Japan 1 embassy1 -
Mozambique 1 embassy1 -
Nigeria 1 embassy1 -
Norway 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 embassy1 -
Tanzania 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy1 -
Zambia 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Malawi
Malawi visa guide · 4 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 64 can enter visa-free, 84 get a visa on arrival and 50 need an e-Visa for Malawi.
Visa statistics
US visas issued to citizens of Malawi
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 1,829 | 1,212 |
| Student (F, M) | 459 | 302 |
| Exchange (J) | 116 | 95 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 50 | 41 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 76 | 49 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 611 | 339 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 9 | 5 |
| Total | 3,150 | 2,043 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 47.8% | 53.4% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 2,043 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Malawi, the 144th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 59%, diplomatic and official visas 17% and student visas 15%. That is 35% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (3,150).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Malawi received 243, 74% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 53.4% for citizens of Malawi in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 47.8%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Malawi’s own missions abroad
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Malawi’s embassies abroad (28)
Malawi itself has 28 missions abroad, in 16 countries. Its largest networks are in the United Kingdom (7), Germany (6) and the United States (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Malawi
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
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New Year's Day
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John Chilembwe Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 16 embassies are in the capital, Lilongwe.
Travel advice for Malawi
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Malawi: the US State Department rates Malawi at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 13 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Malawi (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Malawi (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Malawi?
Of 198 passports, 64 can enter visa-free, 84 get a visa on arrival and 50 need an e-Visa for Malawi; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Malawi closed?
On Malawi’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.