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Malawi visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Malawi requires a visa from Ethiopian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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
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.
Malawian missions in Ethiopia
Malawi has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
Malawian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
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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 Ethiopia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Malawi
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Malawi is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Malawi is applied for online on its official government portal; Ethiopian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Malawian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Malawian citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi requires a visa from Ethiopian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Malawian embassy in Ethiopia?
The Malawian embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
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 Ethiopia?
Malawian citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
No; Ethiopian 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.