BahamasMalawi

Malawi visa for Bahamian citizens

Visa-free up to 90 days

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

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Malawian citizens travelling to the Bahamas

MalawiBahamas Visa-free, 90 days Bahamas visa for citizens of Malawi

Travel advice for Malawi

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from the Bahamas to Malawi, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Malawi at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 13 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Malawi (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Malawi (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Bahamian citizens can stay in Malawi

Bahamian citizens may stay in Malawi for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.

Malawi’s neighbours for Bahamian citizens

Tanzania and Zambia admit Bahamian citizens visa-free.

Malawian citizens travelling to the Bahamas

Malawian citizens can visit the Bahamas without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Bahamas and Malawi.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Malawi?

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

How long can Bahamian citizens stay in Malawi?

Bahamian citizens can stay in Malawi for up to 90 days.

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?

Malawian citizens can visit the Bahamas without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Bahamian citizens enter Malawi visa-free?

Yes, Bahamian citizens can enter Malawi without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.