Lesotho
Malawi
Malawi visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
Malawi admits citizens of Lesotho without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- 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
Malawian citizens travelling to Lesotho
MalawiLesotho Visa-free, 90 days Lesotho 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 Lesotho 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of Lesotho can stay in Malawi
Citizens of Lesotho may stay in Malawi for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
Malawi’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho
Tanzania and Zambia admit citizens of Lesotho visa-free.
Malawian citizens travelling to Lesotho
Malawian citizens can visit Lesotho without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Lesotho and Malawi.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi admits citizens of Lesotho without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of Lesotho stay in Malawi?
Citizens of Lesotho can stay in Malawi for up to 90 days.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Malawian citizens can visit Lesotho without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter Malawi visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Lesotho 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.