South Sudan
Malawi
Malawi visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Malawi, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Malawi visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 South Sudan
Malawi has no embassy or consulate in South Sudan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Malawian citizens travelling to South Sudan
MalawiSouth Sudan e-Visa South Sudan 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.
Before travelling from South Sudan to Malawi, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 South Sudanese citizens can stay in Malawi
How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in Malawi is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South Sudanese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Malawi is applied for online on its official government portal; South Sudanese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Malawi’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Tanzania admits South Sudanese citizens visa-free.
Malawian citizens travelling to South Sudan
South Sudan requires a visa from Malawian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Sudan and Malawi.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Malawi?
South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Malawi, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Malawi in South Sudan?
No. Malawi has no embassy in South Sudan.
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 South Sudan?
South Sudan requires a visa from Malawian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
No; South Sudanese citizens need an e-Visa for Malawi.
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.