Malawi
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Kenya visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Malawian citizens do not need a visa for Kenya: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Kenyan citizens travelling to Malawi
KenyaMalawi Visa-free, 90 days Malawi visa for citizens of Kenya
Travel advice for Kenya
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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.
For a trip from Malawi to Kenya, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Kenya at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Kenya (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Kenya (updated 19 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in Kenya
Malawian citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.
Kenya’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
Tanzania and Uganda admit Malawian citizens visa-free.
Kenyan citizens travelling to Malawi
Kenyan citizens can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Malawi and Kenya.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Malawian citizens do not need a visa for Kenya: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Malawian citizens stay in Kenya?
Malawian citizens can stay in Kenya for up to 90 days.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Kenyan citizens can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Malawian citizens enter Kenya visa-free?
Yes, Malawian citizens can enter Kenya without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.