Malawi
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Malawian citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Nigeria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at lilongwe.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
Which Nigeria visa?
Short Visit Visa (e-Visa), Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days
- Processing time
- 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026)
Nigeria’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.immigration.gov.ng. Processing time, as Nigeria states it: 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026). Longest stay on the e-Visa: Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days.
Nigerian missions in Malawi
- High Commission of Nigeria in Lilongwe
New Area 12, Plot No. 12/529 Close to Mlambe Lodge, Lilongwe, Malawi
Nigeria has 1 mission in Malawi, with its embassy in Lilongwe.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Malawi
NigeriaMalawi e-Visa Malawi visa for citizens of Nigeria
Travel advice for Nigeria
- 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 Nigeria, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in Nigeria
Malawian citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Malawian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Malawian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
Benin admits Malawian citizens visa-free. Niger requires Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Malawi
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Malawi, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Malawi and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Malawian citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can Malawian citizens stay in Nigeria?
Malawian citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in Malawi?
The Nigerian embassy in Malawi is in Lilongwe.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Malawi, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Malawian citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Malawian citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria.
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.