- Address
- 13 188 Area 13/188, Presidential Way, Lilongwe, Malawi
- Phone
- +265-884976008
- Website
- mw.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Head of mission
- Lu Xu
China
Malawi
Chinese Embassy in Malawi
1 embassy
In Malawi, China has an embassy in Lilongwe. Malawian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Chinese Embassy in Lilongwe
China has its embassy in Lilongwe, the capital; the address on record is 13 188 Area 13/188, Presidential Way, Lilongwe, Malawi. The head of mission on record is Lu Xu. Its phone number and website are on its page.
China visa for Malawian citizens
MalawiChina Visa required China visa for citizens of Malawi
ChinaMalawi Visa-free, 30 days Malawi visa for citizens of China
China visa requirements for citizens of Malawi
- L visa (tourism)
- M visa (commerce and trade) / F visa (exchanges and visits)
- G visa (transit) and visa-free transit
- X1 / X2 visa (study)
- Fee: TRY 1,225
- 12 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Malawian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China. From Malawi, the application is made at the Chinese embassy in Lilongwe or through a visa centre appointed by China.
Malawi’s missions in China
Malawi has no mission in China on record; Malawian citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.
Good to know
China in Malawi
Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; one of them is in Malawi.
Travel to Malawi for Chinese citizens
Chinese citizens do not need a visa for Malawi: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. In Malawi, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Chinese embassy in Malawi is closed
The Chinese embassy 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 China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Chinese embassy in Malawi?
The Chinese embassy is in Lilongwe, at 13 188 Area 13/188, Presidential Way, Lilongwe, Malawi.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for China?
Malawian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Chinese citizens do not need a visa for Malawi: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Does Malawi have an embassy in China?
No mission of Malawi in China is on record.