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Uganda visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Uganda admits Malawian citizens without a visa 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
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Ugandan citizens travelling to Malawi
UgandaMalawi Visa-free, 90 days Malawi visa for citizens of Uganda
Travel advice for Uganda
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- 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 Uganda can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Uganda at Level 4, do not travel (updated 3 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Uganda (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Uganda (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in Uganda
Malawian citizens may stay in Uganda for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Uganda.
Uganda’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda admit Malawian citizens visa-free.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Malawi
No visa is needed by Ugandan citizens for Malawi, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Malawi and Uganda.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Uganda admits Malawian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Malawian citizens stay in Uganda?
Malawian citizens can stay in Uganda for up to 90 days.
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Malawi?
No visa is needed by Ugandan citizens for Malawi, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Malawian citizens enter Uganda visa-free?
Yes, Malawian citizens can enter Uganda 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.