Ivory Coast
Malawi
Malawi visa for Ivorian citizens
Entry requirement
Malawi issues Ivorian citizens 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 Ivory Coast
MalawiIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast 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.
For a trip from Ivory Coast to Malawi, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Ivorian citizens can stay in Malawi
Ivorian citizens may stay in Malawi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
How Ivorian citizens apply
Ivorian 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 Ivorian citizens
Mozambique admits Ivorian citizens visa-free.
Malawian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
Malawian citizens do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi issues Ivorian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Ivorian citizens stay in Malawi?
Ivorian citizens can stay in Malawi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Malawian citizens do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ivorian citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
No; Ivorian 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.