Central African Republic
Malawi
Malawi visa for citizens of the Central African Republic
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic
Malawi has no embassy or consulate in Central African Republic on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Malawian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
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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.
Before travelling from the Central African Republic to Malawi, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Malawi
How long citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in Malawi is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Central African Republic apply
The e-Visa for Malawi is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of the Central African Republic carry the approval when they travel.
Malawian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
Malawian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Malawi?
Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Malawi, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Malawi in the Central African Republic?
No. Malawi has no embassy in the Central African Republic.
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 the Central African Republic?
Malawian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel.
Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Malawi visa-free?
No; citizens of the Central African Republic 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.