EswatiniMalawi

Malawi visa for citizens of Eswatini

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Citizens of Eswatini do not need a visa for Malawi: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Malawian citizens travelling to Eswatini

MalawiEswatini Visa-free, 30 days Eswatini 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.

Citizens of Eswatini 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of Eswatini can stay in Malawi

Citizens of Eswatini may stay in Malawi for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.

Malawi’s neighbours for citizens of Eswatini

Tanzania, Mozambique and Zambia admit citizens of Eswatini visa-free.

Malawian citizens travelling to Eswatini

Malawian citizens do not need a visa for Eswatini: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Eswatini and Malawi.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Eswatini need a visa for Malawi?

Citizens of Eswatini do not need a visa for Malawi: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

How long can citizens of Eswatini stay in Malawi?

Citizens of Eswatini can stay in Malawi for up to 90 days.

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Eswatini?

Malawian citizens do not need a visa for Eswatini: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

Can citizens of Eswatini enter Malawi visa-free?

Yes, citizens of Eswatini can enter Malawi without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

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.