Zimbabwe
Malawi
Malawi visa for Zimbabwean citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Zimbabwean citizens for Malawi, for stays of up to 90 days.
- 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 Zimbabwe
MalawiZimbabwe Visa-free, 90 days Zimbabwe 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.
For a trip from Zimbabwe 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Malawi
Zimbabwean citizens may stay in Malawi for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
Malawi’s neighbours for Zimbabwean citizens
Tanzania, Mozambique and Zambia admit Zimbabwean citizens visa-free.
Malawian citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
Malawian citizens do not need a visa for Zimbabwe: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Zimbabwe and Malawi.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Malawi?
No visa is needed by Zimbabwean citizens for Malawi, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Zimbabwean citizens stay in Malawi?
Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Malawi for up to 90 days.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Malawian citizens do not need a visa for Zimbabwe: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Zimbabwean citizens enter Malawi visa-free?
Yes, Zimbabwean 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.