Canada
Malawi
Canadian Honorary Consulate in Malawi
1 honorary consulate
In Malawi, Canada has an honorary consulate in Lilongwe. Malawian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Canadian honorary consulates in Malawi
- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Lilongwe
Area 43/107 Mphonongo Street, Lilongwe
Canada has an honorary consulate in Lilongwe; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
Canada visa for Malawian citizens
MalawiCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Malawi
CanadaMalawi Visa-free, 30 days Malawi visa for citizens of Canada
Canada visa requirements for citizens of Malawi
- Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
- Transit visa
- Study and work permits (brief)
- Fee: CA$100
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Canada requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Malawi, and its honorary consulates normally do not issue visas; applications go to a mission of Canada accredited to Malawi from another country.
Malawi’s missions in Canada
Malawi has no mission in Canada on record; Malawian citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.
Good to know
Canada in Malawi
There is no embassy of Canada in Malawi on record, so Malawi is probably covered by an embassy of Canada in another country. Worldwide, Canada has 263 missions in 155 countries; one of them is in Malawi.
Travel to Malawi for Canadian citizens
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Malawi: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. In Malawi, Canadian citizens can turn to the honorary consul for first help in an emergency.
When the honorary consulate of Canada in Malawi is closed
The honorary consulate of Canada in Malawi closes on Malawi’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Canada, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Canada have consulates in Malawi?
No career consulate is on record, but Canada has an honorary consulate in Lilongwe.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Malawian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Canadian citizens can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days.
Does Malawi have an embassy in Canada?
No mission of Malawi in Canada is on record.