Malawi
Tanzania
Tanzania visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Malawian citizens for Tanzania, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mw.tzembassy.go.tz
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Tanzanian citizens travelling to Malawi
TanzaniaMalawi Visa-free, 90 days Malawi visa for citizens of Tanzania
Travel advice for Tanzania
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Tanzania, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Tanzania at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Tanzania (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Tanzania (updated 30 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in Tanzania
Malawian citizens may stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tanzania.
Tanzania’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
Mozambique, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia and Uganda admit Malawian citizens visa-free.
Tanzanian citizens travelling to Malawi
Malawi admits Tanzanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Malawi and Tanzania.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
No visa is needed by Malawian citizens for Tanzania, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Malawian citizens stay in Tanzania?
Malawian citizens can stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days.
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi admits Tanzanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Malawian citizens enter Tanzania visa-free?
Yes, Malawian citizens can enter Tanzania without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.