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South African Embassy in Malawi

1 embassy

South Africa is represented in Malawi by 1 mission: an embassy in Lilongwe. Malawian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 30 days.

South African Embassy in Lilongwe

High Commission of South Africa in Lilongwe

High Commission · Lilongwe

Address: Convention Drive 19, Lilongwe
Phone: +265 1 773 722
Head of mission: Y L Myakayaka-Manzini

At Convention Drive 19, Lilongwe, the South African embassy represents South Africa towards Malawi. The head of mission on record is Y L Myakayaka-Manzini. Its phone number is on its page.

South Africa visa for Malawian citizens

MalawiSouth Africa Visa-free, 30 days South Africa visa for citizens of Malawi

South AfricaMalawi Visa-free, 90 days Malawi visa for citizens of South Africa

Malawian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 30 days.

Malawi’s missions in South Africa

Missions of Malawi in South Africa (1)

In return, Malawi has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.

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South Africa in Malawi

Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Malawi.

Travel to Malawi for South African citizens

South African citizens can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 90 days. In Malawi, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the South African embassy in Malawi is closed

The South African 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.