Panama
Malawi
Malawi visa for Panamanian citizens
Entry requirement
Panamanian citizens receive their visa for Malawi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malawian citizens travelling to Panama
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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 Panama 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).
Good to know
How long Panamanian citizens can stay in Malawi
Panamanian citizens may stay in Malawi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
How Panamanian citizens apply
Panamanian citizens receive the visa for Malawi at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Malawi’s neighbours for Panamanian citizens
Zambia admits Panamanian citizens visa-free.
Malawian citizens travelling to Panama
Malawian citizens need a visa for Panama, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Panamanian citizens receive their visa for Malawi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Panamanian citizens stay in Malawi?
Panamanian citizens can stay in Malawi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Panama?
Malawian citizens need a visa for Panama, obtained before travel.
Can Panamanian citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
No; Panamanian citizens need a visa on arrival in Malawi.
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.