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Afghanistan visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Malawian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Afghanistan visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- One month
- Fee
- US$80
All visa types for Afghanistan
For the tourist visa, Afghanistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80. Longest stay on the tourist visa: One month.
Where Malawian citizens apply for a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no embassy or consulate in Malawi on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 3,453 km
- 3,995 km
- 4,822 km
The nearest Afghan missions to Lilongwe are in Sanaa, Yemen (3,453 km from Lilongwe), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (3,995 km) and Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (4,822 km). Afghanistan sets which of its missions takes applications from Malawi; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Afghan citizens travelling to Malawi
AfghanistanMalawi e-Visa Malawi visa for citizens of Afghanistan
Travel advice for Afghanistan
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Malawi to Afghanistan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Afghanistan at Level 4, do not travel (updated 19 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Afghanistan (updated 30 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Afghanistan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in Afghanistan
How long Malawian citizens may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malawian citizens apply
Afghanistan has no embassy or career consulate in Malawi. Malawian citizens apply through a mission of Afghanistan accredited to Malawi from abroad; the official visa portal of Afghanistan names the right place.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
Turkmenistan, China and Uzbekistan require Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to Malawi
Afghan citizens need a visa for Malawi, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Malawian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Afghanistan in Malawi?
No. Afghanistan has no embassy in Malawi. The nearest Afghan embassy is in Sanaa, Yemen, 3,453 km from Lilongwe.
How much does the Afghanistan tourist visa cost?
Afghanistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the tourist visa.
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Afghan citizens need a visa for Malawi, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Malawian citizens enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; Malawian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan obtained in advance.
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.