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Argentina visa for Malawian citizens

Visa required

Malawian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Argentina.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Argentina visa?

Tourist entry and tourist visa (residencia transitoria – turista)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 3 months, extendable once for a similar period
Fee
US$150

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All visa types for Argentina

Argentina’s tourist visa costs US$150 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is migraciones.gob.ar. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 3 months, extendable once for a similar period.

Where Malawian citizens apply for a visa for Argentina

Argentina has no embassy or consulate in Malawi on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Argentina covers Malawi from its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa (1,432 km from Lilongwe) and its consulate general in Johannesburg, South Africa. Other nearest Argentine missions to Lilongwe are in Maputo, Mozambique (1,341 km) and Nairobi, Kenya (1,455 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Malawi is decided by Argentina, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Argentine citizens travelling to Malawi

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Travel advice for Argentina

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • 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 Malawi to Argentina, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Argentina at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 9 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Argentina (updated 7 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Argentina (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Malawian citizens can stay in Argentina

How long Malawian citizens may stay in Argentina is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Malawian citizens apply

Argentina has no embassy or career consulate in Malawi. Malawian citizens apply through a mission of Argentina accredited to Malawi from abroad; the official visa portal of Argentina names the right place.

Argentina’s neighbours for Malawian citizens

Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil require Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Argentine citizens travelling to Malawi

Argentine citizens receive their visa for Malawi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Argentina?

Malawian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Argentina.

Is there an embassy of Argentina in Malawi?

No. Argentina has no embassy in Malawi. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Pretoria, South Africa for Malawi.

How much does the Argentina tourist visa cost?

Argentina’s official sources give a standard fee of US$150 for the tourist visa.

Do Argentine citizens need a visa for Malawi?

Argentine citizens receive their visa for Malawi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Malawian citizens enter Argentina visa-free?

No; Malawian citizens need a visa for Argentina 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.