Burkina Faso
Malawi
Malawi visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Entry requirement
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Malawi, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Malawi visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Malawi visa?
Malawi eVisa (single, multiple and transit)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Visitors may reside up to 90 days before needing a temporary residence permit
- Fee
- US$50
- Processing time
- Within three working days
Malawi’s e-Visa costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gov.mw. Processing time, as Malawi states it: Within three working days. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Visitors may reside up to 90 days before needing a temporary residence permit.
Where to apply in Burkina Faso
Malawi has no embassy or consulate in Burkina Faso on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Malawian citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
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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.
Citizens of Burkina Faso 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 citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Malawi
How long citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in Malawi is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Burkina Faso apply
The e-Visa for Malawi is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of Burkina Faso carry the approval when they travel.
Malawian citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso requires a visa from Malawian citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Burkina Faso and Malawi.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Malawi?
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Malawi, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Malawi in Burkina Faso?
No. Malawi has no embassy in Burkina Faso.
How much does the Malawi e-Visa cost?
Malawi’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the e-Visa. Processing time: Within three working days.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso requires a visa from Malawian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Malawi visa-free?
No; citizens of Burkina Faso need an e-Visa for Malawi.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.