Malawi
Ireland
Ireland visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Malawian citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Ireland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dfa.ie
Which Ireland visa?
Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
- Fee
- €60
- Processing time
- Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.
Apply on AVATS – Automated Visa Application and Tracking System
For the tourist visa, Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60, and applications are made on visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Irish missions in Malawi
- Embassy of Ireland in Lilongwe
Arwa House, 13/14 City Centre, Lilongwe
Ireland has 1 mission in Malawi, with its embassy in Lilongwe.
Irish citizens travelling to Malawi
IrelandMalawi Visa-free, 30 days Malawi visa for citizens of Ireland
Travel advice for Ireland
- 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.
Malawian citizens planning a trip to Ireland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in Ireland
How long Malawian citizens may stay in Ireland 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 Irish embassy in Lilongwe, or to a visa centre acting for Ireland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Ireland.
Ireland’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
The United Kingdom requires Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Irish citizens travelling to Malawi
Irish citizens can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Malawian citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.
Where is the Irish embassy in Malawi?
The Irish embassy in Malawi is in Lilongwe.
How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?
Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Irish citizens can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Malawian citizens enter Ireland visa-free?
No; Malawian citizens need a visa for Ireland 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.