Malawi
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Zimbabwe 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
Zimbabwean citizens travelling to Malawi
ZimbabweMalawi Visa-free, 90 days Malawi visa for citizens of Zimbabwe
Travel advice for Zimbabwe
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Zimbabwe, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Zimbabwe at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 June 2023), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Zimbabwe (updated 15 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Zimbabwe (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in Zimbabwe
Malawian citizens may stay in Zimbabwe for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana and Zambia admit Malawian citizens visa-free.
Zimbabwean citizens travelling to Malawi
Zimbabwean citizens can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Malawi and Zimbabwe.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe admits Malawian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Malawian citizens stay in Zimbabwe?
Malawian citizens can stay in Zimbabwe for up to 90 days.
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Zimbabwean citizens can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Malawian citizens enter Zimbabwe visa-free?
Yes, Malawian citizens can enter Zimbabwe 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.