High Commission of the United Kingdom in Lilongwe
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- Off Convention Drive, Lilongwe
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Leigh Stubblefield
United Kingdom
Malawi
British Embassy in Malawi
1 embassy
The United Kingdom is represented in Malawi by 1 mission: an embassy in Lilongwe. The United Kingdom requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
British Embassy in Lilongwe
The United Kingdom has its embassy in Lilongwe, the capital; the address on record is Off Convention Drive, Lilongwe. The head of mission on record is Leigh Stubblefield. Its website is linked on its page.
United Kingdom visa for Malawian citizens
MalawiUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Malawi
United KingdomMalawi Visa-free, 30 days Malawi visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Malawi
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United Kingdom requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Malawi turn to the British embassy in Lilongwe; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Malawi’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Malawi in the United Kingdom (7)
In return, Malawi has 7 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Malawi
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Malawi.
Travel to Malawi for British citizens
British citizens can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days. In Malawi, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in Malawi is closed
The British 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 the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Malawi?
The British embassy is in Lilongwe, at Off Convention Drive, Lilongwe.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Malawian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Do British citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Does Malawi have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Malawi has its embassy in London, along with 6 other missions in the United Kingdom.