Costa Rica
Malawi
Malawi visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Malawi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malawian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
MalawiCosta Rica Visa required Costa Rica 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.
Costa Rican 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).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Malawi
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Malawi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
Costa Rican 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 Costa Rican citizens
Zambia admits Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Malawian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Malawian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Costa Rican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Malawi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Malawi?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Malawi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Malawian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Costa Rica.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need a visa on arrival in 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.