Chinese Embassy in Lilongwe
Embassy 
China Lilongwe, Malawi
- Address
- 13 188 Area 13/188, Presidential Way, Lilongwe, Malawi
- Phone
- +265-884976008
- Website
- mw.china-embassy.gov.cn
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Lu Xu
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of China: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 5 January 2025
At 13 188 Area 13/188, Presidential Way, Lilongwe, Malawi, the Chinese embassy in Lilongwe represents China towards Malawi. Malawian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Malawi
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in China
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New Year's Day
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Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
China visa for Malawian citizens
MalawiChina Visa required China visa for citizens of Malawi
ChinaMalawi Visa-free, 30 days Malawi visa for citizens of China
Malawian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for China.
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China’s other missions in Malawi
The Chinese embassy in Lilongwe is the only mission of China in Malawi on record. Malawi has no mission in China on record.
Good to know
About the Chinese embassy in Lilongwe
It appears in official lists as Embassy of China in Lilongwe. The head of mission on record is Lu Xu.
Address and contact
Address: 13 188 Area 13/188, Presidential Way, Lilongwe, Malawi. The record for the Chinese embassy in Lilongwe includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Chinese citizens travelling to Malawi
No visa is needed by Chinese citizens for Malawi, for stays of up to 30 days.
When the Chinese embassy in Lilongwe is closed
Expect the Chinese embassy in Lilongwe to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, a holiday in China.
Before visiting the Chinese embassy in Lilongwe
Current procedures for the Chinese embassy in Lilongwe, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Chinese Embassy in Lilongwe?
The Chinese embassy in Lilongwe is at 13 188 Area 13/188, Presidential Way, Lilongwe, Malawi.
When is the Chinese Embassy in Lilongwe closed?
The Chinese embassy in Lilongwe closes on Malawi’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of China.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for China?
Malawian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
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