Suriname
Malawi
Malawi visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Malawi issues Surinamese 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 Suriname
MalawiSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname 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 Suriname 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Surinamese citizens can stay in Malawi
Surinamese citizens may stay in Malawi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
How Surinamese citizens apply
Surinamese 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 Surinamese citizens
Zambia admits Surinamese citizens visa-free.
Malawian citizens travelling to Suriname
Before flying to Suriname, Malawian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi issues Surinamese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Surinamese citizens stay in Malawi?
Surinamese citizens can stay in Malawi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Before flying to Suriname, Malawian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Surinamese citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
No; Surinamese 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.