German Embassy in Lilongwe

Embassy Germany Lilongwe, Malawi

Address
Convention Drive, Lilongwe
Today 07:00–16:00 Visits usually need an appointment
Directions Call

Head of mission: Ute König, Ambassador

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 7 August 2026

At Convention Drive, Lilongwe, the German embassy in Lilongwe represents Germany towards Malawi. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays. Within 1 km there are 8 other foreign missions.

Opening hours of the German embassy in Lilongwe

Monday 07:00–16:00
Tuesday 07:00–16:00
Wednesday 07:00–16:00
Thursday 07:00–16:00
Friday 07:00–13:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German

Allgemeine Besuchszeiten der Botschaft 1. März bis 31. Oktober: Montag bis Donnerstag von 08.00 bis 15.30 Uhr Freitag von 08.00 bis 12.30 Uhr 1. November bis 28./29. Februar: Montag bis Mittwoch von 08.00 bis 15.30 Uhr Donnerstag und Freitag von 08.00 bis 12.30 Uhr Rechts- und Konsularreferat: Dienstag und Donnerstag von 08.00 bis 11.30 Uhr Bitte vereinbaren Sie vorab einen Termin und nutzen dafür unser Kontaktformular Die Botschaft ist an folgenden Feiertagen geschlossen.

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Malawi

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Monday

Public holidays in Germany

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

The German embassy in Lilongwe is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).

Germany visa for Malawian citizens

MalawiGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Malawi

GermanyMalawi Visa-free, 30 days Malawi visa for citizens of Germany

Germany requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the German embassy in Lilongwe takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.

Other missions nearby

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Germany’s other missions in Malawi

    The German embassy in Lilongwe is the only mission of Germany in Malawi on record. Malawi in turn has 6 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.

    Good to know

    About the German embassy in Lilongwe

    It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Lilongwe. The head of mission on record is Ute König, Ambassador.

    Address and contact

    Address: Convention Drive, Lilongwe. The record for the German embassy in Lilongwe includes a phone number and an official website.

    German citizens travelling to Malawi

    Malawi admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

    When the German embassy in Lilongwe is closed

    The German embassy in Lilongwe closes on Malawi’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Germany such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.

    Before visiting the German embassy in Lilongwe

    Current procedures for the German embassy in Lilongwe, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

    Near the German embassy in Lilongwe

    Within 1 km of the German embassy in Lilongwe there are 8 other foreign missions.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the address of the German Embassy in Lilongwe?

    The German embassy in Lilongwe is at Convention Drive, Lilongwe.

    What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Lilongwe?

    The German embassy in Lilongwe is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays.

    Is the German Embassy in Lilongwe open on Saturday?

    No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Lilongwe do not include Saturday.

    When is the German Embassy in Lilongwe closed?

    The German 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 Germany.

    Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Germany?

    Germany requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

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