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Malawi visa for Romanian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 30 days

Romanian 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

All visa types for Malawi

Malawian citizens travelling to Romania

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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.

Romanian citizens planning a trip to Malawi can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Romanian citizens can stay in Malawi

Romanian citizens may stay in Malawi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.

How Romanian citizens apply

Romanian 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 Romanian citizens

Tanzania and Zambia admit Romanian citizens visa-free.

Malawian citizens travelling to Romania

Romania requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Romanian citizens need a visa for Malawi?

Romanian citizens receive their visa for Malawi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

How long can Romanian citizens stay in Malawi?

Romanian citizens can stay in Malawi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Romania?

Romania requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Romanian citizens enter Malawi visa-free?

No; Romanian 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.