United Arab Emirates
Malawi
Malawi visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Emirati citizens need a visa for Malawi, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Malawi visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Malawi visa?
Malawi eVisa (single, multiple and transit)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Visitors may reside up to 90 days before needing a temporary residence permit
- Fee
- US$50
- Processing time
- Within three working days
Malawi’s e-Visa costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gov.mw. Processing time, as Malawi states it: Within three working days. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Visitors may reside up to 90 days before needing a temporary residence permit.
Malawian missions in the United Arab Emirates
- Embassy of Malawi in Dubai City
Al Sa'ada Street, Dubai
Malawi has 1 mission in the United Arab Emirates, with its embassy in Dubai City.
Malawian citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
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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.
Before travelling from the United Arab Emirates 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).
Good to know
How long Emirati citizens can stay in Malawi
How long Emirati citizens may stay in Malawi is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Emirati citizens apply
The e-Visa for Malawi is applied for online on its official government portal; Emirati citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Malawi’s neighbours for Emirati citizens
Mozambique and Zambia admit Emirati citizens visa-free.
Malawian citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
Malawian citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Arab Emirates and Malawi.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Emirati citizens need a visa for Malawi, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Malawian embassy in the United Arab Emirates?
The Malawian embassy in the United Arab Emirates is in Dubai City.
How much does the Malawi e-Visa cost?
Malawi’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the e-Visa. Processing time: Within three working days.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Malawian citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel.
Can Emirati citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
No; Emirati citizens need an e-Visa for 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.