Malawi
Taiwan
Taiwan visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Taiwan requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Taiwan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Taiwan visa?
Visitor Visa for Tourism Purpose
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 14, 30, 60 or 90 days per entry as stated on the visa; 60- and 90-day visas without a "no extension" remark can be extended at the NIA up to six months in total
- Fee
- US$50
Apply on BOCA online visa application form (General Visa Application)
For the tourist visa, Taiwan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on visawebapp.boca.gov.tw. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 14, 30, 60 or 90 days per entry as stated on the visa; 60- and 90-day visas without a "no extension" remark can be extended at the NIA up to six months in total.
Where Malawian citizens apply for a visa for Taiwan
Taiwan 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 Taiwan in Mbabane1,402 km
Makhosikhosi Street, Mbabane
- 2,851 km
- 3,379 km
The nearest Taiwanese missions to Lilongwe are in Mbabane, Eswatini (1,402 km from Lilongwe), Hargeisa, Somalia (2,851 km) and São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe (3,379 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Malawi is decided by Taiwan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Taiwanese citizens travelling to Malawi
TaiwanMalawi Visa on arrival Malawi visa for citizens of Taiwan
Travel advice for Taiwan
- 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 Taiwan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Taiwan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 24 November 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Taiwan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Taiwan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in Taiwan
How long Malawian citizens may stay in Taiwan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malawian citizens apply
Taiwan has no embassy or career consulate in Malawi. Malawian citizens apply through a mission of Taiwan accredited to Malawi from abroad; the official visa portal of Taiwan names the right place.
Taiwanese citizens travelling to Malawi
Taiwanese citizens 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 Taiwan?
Taiwan requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Taiwan in Malawi?
No. Taiwan has no embassy in Malawi. The nearest Taiwanese embassy is in Mbabane, Eswatini, 1,402 km from Lilongwe.
How much does the Taiwan tourist visa cost?
Taiwan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the tourist visa.
Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Taiwanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Malawi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Malawian citizens enter Taiwan visa-free?
No; Malawian citizens need a visa for Taiwan 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.