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Djibouti
Djibouti visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Malawian citizens receive their visa for Djibouti at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Djiboutian citizens travelling to Malawi
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Travel advice for Djibouti
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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.
For a trip from Malawi to Djibouti, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Djibouti at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 5 March 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Djibouti (updated 27 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Djibouti (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in Djibouti
Malawian citizens may stay in Djibouti for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Djibouti.
How Malawian citizens apply
Malawian citizens receive the visa for Djibouti 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.
Djibouti’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
Eritrea requires Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Djiboutian citizens travelling to Malawi
Malawi requires a visa from Djiboutian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Malawian citizens receive their visa for Djibouti at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can Malawian citizens stay in Djibouti?
Malawian citizens can stay in Djibouti for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi requires a visa from Djiboutian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Malawian citizens enter Djibouti visa-free?
No; Malawian citizens need a visa on arrival in Djibouti.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.