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Malawi
Malawi visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Malawi requires a visa from Rwandan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Malawi visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Malawi visa?
Malawi eVisa (single, multiple and transit)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Visitors may reside up to 90 days before needing a temporary residence permit
- Fee
- US$50
- Processing time
- Within three working days
Malawi’s e-Visa costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gov.mw. Processing time, as Malawi states it: Within three working days. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Visitors may reside up to 90 days before needing a temporary residence permit.
Where to apply in Rwanda
Malawi has no embassy or consulate in Rwanda on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Malawian citizens travelling to Rwanda
MalawiRwanda Visa-free, 30 days Rwanda 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.
Rwandan 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 Rwandan citizens can stay in Malawi
How long Rwandan citizens may stay in Malawi is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Rwandan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Malawi is applied for online on its official government portal; Rwandan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Malawi’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens
Tanzania admits Rwandan citizens visa-free.
Malawian citizens travelling to Rwanda
Malawian citizens can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi requires a visa from Rwandan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Malawi in Rwanda?
No. Malawi has no embassy in Rwanda.
How much does the Malawi e-Visa cost?
Malawi’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the e-Visa. Processing time: Within three working days.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Malawian citizens can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Rwandan citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
No; Rwandan citizens need an e-Visa for 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.