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Canada visa for Malawian citizens

Visa required

Malawian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

Apply on IRCC – Apply for a visitor visa

All visa types for Canada

Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Canadian missions in Malawi

Canada has 1 mission in Malawi. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Lilongwe.

Canada looks after Malawi from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe (519 km from Lilongwe) as the responsible post. Other nearest Canadian missions to Lilongwe are in Lusaka, Zambia (611 km) and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (997 km). Canada sets which of its missions takes applications from Malawi; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Canadian citizens travelling to Malawi

CanadaMalawi Visa-free, 30 days Malawi visa for citizens of Canada

Travel advice for Canada

  • 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.

Malawian citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Malawian citizens can stay in Canada

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

How Malawian citizens apply

Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Malawi, and its honorary consulate in Lilongwe normally does not issue visas. Malawian citizens apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Malawi from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.

Canada’s neighbours for Malawian citizens

The United States requires Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Canadian citizens travelling to Malawi

Canadian citizens can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Canada?

Malawian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Canada in Malawi?

No. Canada has no embassy in Malawi, only honorary consulates in Lilongwe. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe for Malawi.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Malawi?

Canadian citizens can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days.

Can Malawian citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; Malawian citizens need a visa for Canada 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.