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Iceland
Iceland visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Malawian citizens need a visa for Iceland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Iceland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at government.is
Which Iceland visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (C visa) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the whole Schengen Area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally within 15 calendar days, up to 45 if further checks are needed. Appointment waits and backlogs vary by mission.
Iceland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Iceland states it: Normally within 15 calendar days, up to 45 if further checks are needed. Appointment waits and backlogs vary by mission. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the whole Schengen Area.
Icelandic missions in Malawi
Iceland has 1 mission in Malawi, with its embassy in Lilongwe.
Icelandic citizens travelling to Malawi
IcelandMalawi Visa on arrival Malawi visa for citizens of Iceland
Travel advice for Iceland
- 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.
For a trip from Malawi to Iceland, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Iceland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Iceland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Iceland (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in Iceland
How long Malawian citizens may stay in Iceland 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 Icelandic embassy in Lilongwe, or to a visa centre acting for Iceland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Iceland.
Iceland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Iceland lets Malawian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Iceland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Icelandic citizens travelling to Malawi
Icelandic citizens can get a visa on arrival in Malawi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Iceland?
Malawian citizens need a visa for Iceland, obtained before travel.
Where is the Icelandic embassy in Malawi?
The Icelandic embassy in Malawi is in Lilongwe.
How much does the Iceland tourist visa cost?
Iceland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally within 15 calendar days, up to 45 if further checks are needed. Appointment waits and backlogs vary by mission.
Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Icelandic citizens can get a visa on arrival in Malawi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Malawian citizens enter Iceland visa-free?
No; Malawian citizens need a visa for Iceland 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.