Eritrea
Malawi
Malawi visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for Malawi, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Malawi visa guide
Checked 31 October 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
For the e-Visa, Malawi’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on 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 Eritrea
Malawi has no embassy or consulate in Eritrea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Malawian citizens travelling to Eritrea
MalawiEritrea Visa required Eritrea 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.
Before travelling from Eritrea 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).
Good to know
How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Malawi
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Malawi is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Eritrean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Malawi is applied for online on its official government portal; Eritrean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Malawian citizens travelling to Eritrea
Eritrea requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for Malawi, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Malawi in Eritrea?
No. Malawi has no embassy in Eritrea.
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 Eritrea?
Eritrea requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
No; Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for 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.