Malawi
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Mexico visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Malawian citizens need a visa for Mexico, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Mexico visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Mexico visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry
- Fee
- US$56
- Processing time
- Response within 10 working days
For the tourist visa, Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56, and applications are made on gob.mx. Processing time, as Mexico states it: Response within 10 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry.
Where Malawian citizens apply for a visa for Mexico
Mexico has no embassy or consulate in Malawi on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Mexico in Pretoria1,435 km
Fehrsen Street 570, Pretoria
- Embassy of Mexico in Nairobi1,451 km
Kibagare Way 60, NAIROBI
- 2,614 km
Measured from Lilongwe, Mexican embassies and consulates are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (1,435 km), Nairobi, Kenya (1,451 km) and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2,614 km). Mexico sets which of its missions takes applications from Malawi; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Mexican citizens travelling to Malawi
MexicoMalawi Visa on arrival Malawi visa for citizens of Mexico
Travel advice for Mexico
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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 Mexico, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Mexico (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Mexico (updated 19 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in Mexico
How long Malawian citizens may stay in Mexico is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malawian citizens apply
Mexico has no embassy or career consulate in Malawi. Malawian citizens apply through a mission of Mexico accredited to Malawi from abroad; the official visa portal of Mexico names the right place.
Mexico’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
Belize admits Malawian citizens visa-free. Guatemala and the United States require Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mexican citizens travelling to Malawi
Malawi issues Mexican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Malawian citizens need a visa for Mexico, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Mexico in Malawi?
No. Mexico has no embassy in Malawi. The nearest Mexican embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 1,435 km from Lilongwe.
How much does the Mexico tourist visa cost?
Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Response within 10 working days.
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi issues Mexican citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Malawian citizens enter Mexico visa-free?
No; Malawian citizens need a visa for Mexico 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.