Latvia
Malawi
Malawi visa for Latvian citizens
Entry requirement
Latvian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Malawi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malawian citizens travelling to Latvia
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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.
For a trip from Latvia 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Latvian citizens can stay in Malawi
Latvian citizens may stay in Malawi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
How Latvian citizens apply
Latvian 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 Latvian citizens
Zambia admits Latvian citizens visa-free.
Malawian citizens travelling to Latvia
Malawian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Latvia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Latvian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Malawi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Latvian citizens stay in Malawi?
Latvian citizens can stay in Malawi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Malawian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Latvia.
Can Latvian citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
No; Latvian citizens need a visa on arrival in 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.