Madagascar
Malawi
Malawi visa for Malagasy citizens
Entry requirement
Malawi issues Malagasy 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 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malawian citizens travelling to Madagascar
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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 Madagascar 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 Malagasy citizens can stay in Malawi
Malagasy citizens may stay in Malawi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
How Malagasy citizens apply
Malagasy 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 Malagasy citizens
Tanzania and Zambia admit Malagasy citizens visa-free.
Malawian citizens travelling to Madagascar
Malawian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, valid for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Madagascar and Malawi.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi issues Malagasy citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Malagasy citizens stay in Malawi?
Malagasy citizens can stay in Malawi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Malawian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Malagasy citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
No; Malagasy 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.