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Malawian Embassy in South Africa

1 embassy

Malawi is represented in South Africa by 1 mission: an embassy in Pretoria. Malawi admits South African citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Malawian Embassy in Pretoria

The Malawian embassy is in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, at Government Avenue 770, Pretoria. Its phone number is on its page.

Malawi visa for South African citizens

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

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

Malawi admits South African citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

South Africa’s missions in Malawi

Missions of South Africa in Malawi (1)

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

Good to know

Malawi in South Africa

Worldwide, Malawi has 28 missions in 16 countries; one of them is in South Africa.

Travel to South Africa for Malawian citizens

Malawian citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. In South Africa, Malawian citizens can turn to the Malawian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Malawian embassy in South Africa is closed

The Malawian embassy in South Africa closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Day of Goodwill (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Malawi, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Malawian embassy in South Africa?

The Malawian embassy is in Pretoria, at Government Avenue 770, Pretoria.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Malawi?

South African citizens can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 90 days.

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

South Africa admits Malawian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Does South Africa have an embassy in Malawi?

Yes, South Africa has its embassy in Lilongwe.