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Marshall Islands visa for Malawian citizens

Visa required

The Marshall Islands requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Marshall Islands visa?

Visa on Arrival and V-1 Visitor Visa

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
Fee
US$100

All visa types for the Marshall Islands

For the tourist visa, the Marshall Islands’ official sources give a standard fee of US$100. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days.

Where Malawian citizens apply for a visa for the Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands has no embassy or consulate in Malawi on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Lilongwe, embassies and consulates of the Marshall Islands are closest in Geneva, Switzerland (7,242 km) and Washington D.C., the United States (12,771 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Malawi is decided by the Marshall Islands, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Citizens of the Marshall Islands travelling to Malawi

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Travel advice for the Marshall Islands

  • 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 the Marshall Islands, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the Marshall Islands at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 20 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Marshall Islands (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Marshall Islands (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Malawian citizens can stay in the Marshall Islands

How long Malawian citizens may stay in the Marshall Islands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Malawian citizens apply

The Marshall Islands has no embassy or career consulate in Malawi. Malawian citizens apply through a mission of the Marshall Islands accredited to Malawi from abroad; the official visa portal of the Marshall Islands names the right place.

Citizens of the Marshall Islands travelling to Malawi

Citizens of the Marshall Islands 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 the Marshall Islands?

The Marshall Islands requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of the Marshall Islands in Malawi?

No. The Marshall Islands has no embassy in Malawi. The nearest embassy of the Marshall Islands is in Geneva, Switzerland, 7,242 km from Lilongwe.

How much does the Marshall Islands tourist visa cost?

The Marshall Islands’ official sources give a standard fee of US$100 for the tourist visa.

Do citizens of the Marshall Islands need a visa for Malawi?

Citizens of the Marshall Islands can get a visa on arrival in Malawi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Malawian citizens enter the Marshall Islands visa-free?

No; Malawian citizens need a visa for the Marshall Islands obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.