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Malawi
Malawi visa for Spanish citizens
Entry requirement
Malawi issues Spanish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- 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 Spain
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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 Spain 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Spanish citizens can stay in Malawi
Spanish citizens may stay in Malawi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
How Spanish citizens apply
Spanish 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 Spanish citizens
Mozambique and Zambia admit Spanish citizens visa-free.
Malawian citizens travelling to Spain
Malawian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
Frequently asked questions
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi issues Spanish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Spanish citizens stay in Malawi?
Spanish citizens can stay in Malawi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Spain?
Malawian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
Can Spanish citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
No; Spanish 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.