Malawi
Norway
Norway visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Malawian citizens need a visa for Norway, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Norway visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at norway.no
Which Norway visa?
Schengen visitor visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI.
For the tourist visa, Norway’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on udi.no. Processing time, as Norway states it: Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Norwegian missions in Malawi
Norway has 1 mission in Malawi, with its embassy in Lilongwe.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Malawi
NorwayMalawi Visa-free, 30 days Malawi visa for citizens of Norway
Travel advice for Norway
- 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 Norway can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Norway at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 5 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Norway (updated 25 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Norway (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in Norway
How long Malawian citizens may stay in Norway 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 Norwegian embassy in Lilongwe, or to a visa centre acting for Norway; fees, documents and processing times are published by Norway.
Norway and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Norway lets Malawian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Norway when it is the main destination of the trip.
Norway’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
Finland, Russia and Sweden require Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Malawi
Norwegian citizens can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Norway?
Malawian citizens need a visa for Norway, obtained before travel.
Where is the Norwegian embassy in Malawi?
The Norwegian embassy in Malawi is in Lilongwe.
How much does the Norway tourist visa cost?
Norway’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI.
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Norwegian citizens can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Malawian citizens enter Norway visa-free?
No; Malawian citizens need a visa for Norway 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.