- Address
- Plot No. 14/191, Petroda Glass House, Lilongwe
- Website
- mw.emb-japan.go.jp
Japan
Malawi
Japanese Embassy in Malawi
1 embassy
Japan is represented in Malawi by 1 mission: an embassy in Lilongwe. Malawian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Japanese Embassy in Lilongwe
Japan has its embassy in Lilongwe, the capital; the address on record is Plot No. 14/191, Petroda Glass House, Lilongwe. Its website is linked on its page.
Japan visa for Malawian citizens
MalawiJapan Visa required Japan visa for citizens of Malawi
JapanMalawi Visa on arrival Malawi visa for citizens of Japan
Japan visa requirements for citizens of Malawi
- Short-term stay visa (tourism)
- Short-term stay visa (business)
- Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
- JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
- Fee: JP¥15,000
- 16 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Malawian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan. From Malawi, the application is made at the Japanese embassy in Lilongwe or through a visa centre appointed by Japan.
Malawi’s missions in Japan
Missions of Malawi in Japan (1)
In return, Malawi has an embassy in Japan, in Tokyo.
Good to know
Japan in Malawi
Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; one of them is in Malawi.
Travel to Malawi for Japanese citizens
Japanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Malawi, valid for stays of up to 30 days. In Malawi, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Japanese embassy in Malawi is closed
The Japanese 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 Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Japanese embassy in Malawi?
The Japanese embassy is in Lilongwe, at Plot No. 14/191, Petroda Glass House, Lilongwe.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Malawian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Japanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Malawi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Does Malawi have an embassy in Japan?
Yes, Malawi has its embassy in Tokyo.