- Address
- Kenyatta Road 16, Lilongwe
- Phone
- +265 (0) 177 3166
- Website
- mw.usembassy.gov
United States
Malawi
US Embassy in Malawi
1 embassy
In Malawi, the United States has an embassy in Lilongwe. Malawian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
US Embassy in Lilongwe
The US embassy is in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, at Kenyatta Road 16, Lilongwe. Its phone number and website are on its page.
United States visa for Malawian citizens
MalawiUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Malawi
United StatesMalawi Visa-free, 30 days Malawi visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of Malawi
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United States requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Malawi turn to the US embassy in Lilongwe; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Malawi’s missions in the United States
Missions of Malawi in the United States (2)
In return, Malawi has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Malawi
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Malawi.
Travel to Malawi for US citizens
US citizens do not need a visa for Malawi: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. In Malawi, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the US embassy in Malawi is closed
The US 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 States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Malawi?
The US embassy is in Lilongwe, at Kenyatta Road 16, Lilongwe.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Malawian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Do US citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Does Malawi have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Malawi has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.