Switzerland
Malawi
Malawi visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malawian citizens travelling to Switzerland
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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 Switzerland 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).
Good to know
How long Swiss citizens can stay in Malawi
Swiss citizens may stay in Malawi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
How Swiss citizens apply
Swiss 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 Swiss citizens
Mozambique and Zambia admit Swiss citizens visa-free.
Malawian citizens travelling to Switzerland
Switzerland requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Swiss citizens receive their visa for Malawi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Malawi?
Swiss citizens can stay in Malawi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Swiss citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
No; Swiss citizens need a visa on arrival in 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.