Chile visa for Malawian citizens

Chile’s official site for the tourist visa is serviciomigraciones.cl. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days, extendable once by up to 90 days; never beyond the passport's validity.

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

The nearest Chilean missions to Lilongwe are in Pretoria, South Africa (1,435 km from Lilongwe), Nairobi, Kenya (1,450 km) and Accra, Ghana (4,335 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Malawi is decided by Chile, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

For a trip from Malawi to Chile, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Chile at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Chile (updated 9 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Chile (updated 20 October 2026).

How long Malawian citizens can stay in Chile

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

How Malawian citizens apply

Chile 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 Chile accredited to Malawi from abroad; the official visa portal of Chile names the right place.

Chile’s neighbours for Malawian citizens

Peru and Argentina require Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Chilean citizens travelling to Malawi

Malawi issues Chilean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.