Benin
Malawi
Malawi visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Malawi issues Beninese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malawian citizens travelling to Benin
MalawiBenin Visa-free, 90 days Benin 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.
Beninese citizens planning a trip to Malawi can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Malawi
Beninese citizens may stay in Malawi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
How Beninese citizens apply
Beninese citizens receive the visa for Malawi at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Malawian citizens travelling to Benin
Malawian citizens can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi issues Beninese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Beninese citizens stay in Malawi?
Beninese citizens can stay in Malawi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Malawian citizens can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Beninese citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa on arrival in Malawi.
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.