Vietnam
Malawi
Malawi visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Vietnamese 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 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malawian citizens travelling to Vietnam
MalawiVietnam e-Visa Vietnam 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.
Vietnamese citizens planning a trip to Malawi can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Vietnamese citizens can stay in Malawi
Vietnamese citizens may stay in Malawi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
Vietnamese 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.
Malawian citizens travelling to Vietnam
Vietnam requires a visa from Malawian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Vietnamese citizens receive their visa for Malawi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Vietnamese citizens stay in Malawi?
Vietnamese citizens can stay in Malawi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Vietnam requires a visa from Malawian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
No; Vietnamese 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.