Zambia
Malawi
Malawi visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Zambian 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
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malawian citizens travelling to Zambia
MalawiZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia 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.
Zambian 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 Zambian citizens can stay in Malawi
Zambian citizens may stay in Malawi for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
Malawi’s neighbours for Zambian citizens
Tanzania and Mozambique admit Zambian citizens visa-free.
Malawian citizens travelling to Zambia
Malawian citizens can visit Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Zambia and Malawi.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Zambian citizens do not need a visa for Malawi: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Zambian citizens stay in Malawi?
Zambian citizens can stay in Malawi for up to 90 days.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Malawian citizens can visit Zambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Zambian citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
Yes, Zambian 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.