Papua New Guinea
Malawi
Malawi visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
Entry requirement
Papua New Guinean citizens do not need a visa for Malawi: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malawian citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
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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 Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Malawi
Papua New Guinean citizens may stay in Malawi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
Malawi’s neighbours for Papua New Guinean citizens
Tanzania and Zambia admit Papua New Guinean citizens visa-free.
Malawian citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
Malawian citizens need an e-Visa for Papua New Guinea, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Papua New Guinean citizens do not need a visa for Malawi: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Papua New Guinean citizens stay in Malawi?
Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Malawi for up to 30 days.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Malawian citizens need an e-Visa for Papua New Guinea, applied for online before travel.
Can Papua New Guinean citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
Yes, Papua New Guinean citizens can enter Malawi without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.