Malawi
France
France visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
France requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where Malawian citizens apply for a visa for France
France has no embassy or consulate in Malawi on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate General of France in Johannesburg1,486 km
Rosebank Corner Building, 3ème étage, 191 Jan Smuts Avenue, 2193 Parktown North, Randburg, 2196 Johannesburg
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, France covers Malawi from its consulate general in Johannesburg, South Africa (1,486 km from Lilongwe). France sets which of its missions takes applications from Malawi; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
French citizens travelling to Malawi
FranceMalawi Visa-free, 30 days Malawi visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from Malawi to France, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in France
How long Malawian citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malawian citizens apply
France has no embassy or career consulate in Malawi. Malawian citizens apply through a mission of France accredited to Malawi from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents France for visas; the official visa portal of France names the right place.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Malawian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Malawi
French citizens can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of France in Malawi?
No. France has no embassy in Malawi. Official diplomatic lists name its consulate general in Johannesburg, South Africa for Malawi.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Malawi?
French citizens can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Malawian citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Malawian citizens need a visa for France 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.