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Egypt visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Malawian citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Egypt visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Egypt visa?
Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Egyptian missions in Malawi
- Embassy of Egypt in Lilongwe
Presidential Villas, no.12, Area 13, Lilongwe
Egypt has 1 mission in Malawi, with its embassy in Lilongwe.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Malawi
EgyptMalawi e-Visa Malawi visa for citizens of Egypt
Travel advice for Egypt
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Egypt, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in Egypt
How long Malawian citizens may stay in Egypt is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malawian citizens apply
In Malawi, applications go to the Egyptian embassy in Lilongwe, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.
Egypt’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
Palestine admits Malawian citizens visa-free. Sudan requires Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Malawi
Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for Malawi, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Malawian citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.
Where is the Egyptian embassy in Malawi?
The Egyptian embassy in Malawi is in Lilongwe.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for Malawi, applied for online before travel.
Can Malawian citizens enter Egypt visa-free?
No; Malawian citizens need a visa for Egypt 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.