Guinea-Bissau
Malawi
Malawi visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Entry requirement
Malawi issues citizens of Guinea-Bissau a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- 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 Guinea-Bissau
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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 Guinea-Bissau 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 citizens of Guinea-Bissau can stay in Malawi
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau may stay in Malawi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
How citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau 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.
Malawian citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
Malawian citizens receive their visa for Guinea-Bissau at the border; it covers up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Guinea-Bissau and Malawi.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi issues citizens of Guinea-Bissau a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can citizens of Guinea-Bissau stay in Malawi?
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau can stay in Malawi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Malawian citizens receive their visa for Guinea-Bissau at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Guinea-Bissau enter Malawi visa-free?
No; citizens of Guinea-Bissau 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.