Tanzania
Malawi
Malawi visa for Tanzanian citizens
Entry requirement
Tanzanian citizens do not need a visa for Malawi: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at malawihctz.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malawian citizens travelling to Tanzania
MalawiTanzania Visa-free, 90 days Tanzania 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 Tanzania 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 Tanzanian citizens can stay in Malawi
Tanzanian citizens may stay in Malawi for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
Malawi’s neighbours for Tanzanian citizens
Mozambique and Zambia admit Tanzanian citizens visa-free.
Malawian citizens travelling to Tanzania
Malawian citizens do not need a visa for Tanzania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Tanzania and Malawi.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Tanzanian citizens do not need a visa for Malawi: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Tanzanian citizens stay in Malawi?
Tanzanian citizens can stay in Malawi for up to 90 days.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Malawian citizens do not need a visa for Tanzania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Tanzanian citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
Yes, Tanzanian citizens can enter Malawi without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.