Timor-Leste
Malawi
Malawi visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Entry requirement
Malawi issues citizens of Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste
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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 Timor-Leste 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 citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in Malawi
Citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in Malawi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
How citizens of Timor-Leste apply
Citizens of Timor-Leste 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.
Malawian citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
Malawian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, valid for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Timor-Leste and Malawi.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Malawi?
Malawi issues citizens of Timor-Leste a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can citizens of Timor-Leste stay in Malawi?
Citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in Malawi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Malawian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter Malawi visa-free?
No; citizens of Timor-Leste 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.