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Malawi visa for Namibian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Malawi admits Namibian 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

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Malawian citizens travelling to Namibia

MalawiNamibia Visa-free, 90 days Namibia visa for citizens of Malawi

Travel advice for Malawi

  • 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 Namibia to Malawi, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Malawi at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 13 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Malawi (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Malawi (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Namibian citizens can stay in Malawi

Namibian citizens may stay in Malawi for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.

Malawi’s neighbours for Namibian citizens

Tanzania and Zambia admit Namibian citizens visa-free.

Malawian citizens travelling to Namibia

Malawian citizens do not need a visa for Namibia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Namibia and Malawi.

Frequently asked questions

Do Namibian citizens need a visa for Malawi?

Malawi admits Namibian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Namibian citizens stay in Malawi?

Namibian citizens can stay in Malawi for up to 90 days.

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Namibia?

Malawian citizens do not need a visa for Namibia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Can Namibian citizens enter Malawi visa-free?

Yes, Namibian citizens can enter Malawi 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.