Cape Verde
Malawi
Malawi visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens receive their visa for Malawi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- 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 Cape Verde
MalawiCape Verde Visa on arrival Cape Verde 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 Cape Verde 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 Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Malawi
Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Malawi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Cape Verdean 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.
Malawi’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Zambia admits Cape Verdean citizens visa-free.
Malawian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Malawian citizens receive their visa for Cape Verde at the border. The rule is the same in both directions between Cape Verde and Malawi.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Cape Verdean citizens receive their visa for Malawi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Cape Verdean citizens stay in Malawi?
Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Malawi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Malawian citizens receive their visa for Cape Verde at the border.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean 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.