Malawi

Malawi citizenship application route covering the official categories of naturalisation, registration, restoration, stateless persons, minor children of Malawian citizens and married women.

Malawi business residence route for foreign nationals investing in productive sectors or operating as self-employed persons, partners or proprietors.

Malawi permanent residence route for qualifying foreign nationals, including people seeking permanent residence, foreign wives of Malawians, retirees of assured income and certain dependants.

Malawi temporary residence route for visitors or business visitors who have reached the 90-day maximum but have legitimate reasons for continued residence, including some short consultancy or work-related activity.

Official Malawi online visa route for eligible travellers applying before departure through the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services eVisa portal.

Malawi short-stay visa category for visits, residence or business trips, valid for 3 months and usable once according to the official visa-type page.

Malawi transit visa category for travellers transiting through Malawi for up to seven days, single use.

Malawi visa-on-arrival route for nationals of Category Two countries at designated ports of entry, announced by the official eVisa portal effective 24 February 2026.

Short Malawi visitor or business-visit permit for tourism, visiting relatives or business, valid 30 days and extendable for a further 60 days.

Malawi study route for foreign nationals entering to study at an approved educational institution or conduct educational research.

Malawi employer-supported work route for foreigners offered specified employment in Malawi, with the organisation applying on the worker's behalf.