Embassy of Germany in Lilongwe
Today 07:00–13:00- Address
- Convention Drive, Lilongwe
- Phone
- +265 1 772555
- Website
- lilongwe.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Ute König, Ambassador
Germany
Malawi
German Embassy in Malawi
1 embassy
In Malawi, Germany has an embassy in Lilongwe. Malawian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
German Embassy in Lilongwe
At Convention Drive, Lilongwe, the German embassy represents Germany towards Malawi. The head of mission on record is Ute König, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Germany visa for Malawian citizens
MalawiGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Malawi
GermanyMalawi Visa-free, 30 days Malawi visa for citizens of Germany
Germany visa requirements for citizens of Malawi
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 22 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Malawian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. Applicants in Malawi turn to the German embassy in Lilongwe; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Malawi’s missions in Germany
Missions of Malawi in Germany (6)
In return, Malawi has 6 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in Malawi
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; one of them is in Malawi.
Travel to Malawi for German citizens
German citizens do not need a visa for Malawi: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. In Malawi, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the German embassy in Malawi is closed
The German 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Malawi?
The German embassy is in Lilongwe, at Convention Drive, Lilongwe.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do German citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Does Malawi have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, Malawi has its embassy in Berlin, along with 5 other missions in Germany.