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title: Malawi visa for citizens of Canada
description: "Citizens of Canada can get a visa on arrival in Malawi. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $75. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-08-16
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# Malawi visa for citizens of Canada

Citizens of Canada can get a visa on arrival in Malawi.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $75
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (e.g., cash, credit card, or bank statement)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Malawi port of entry** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter at the airport or land border
2. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, photo, onward ticket, proof of funds, and completed form; pay the visa fee in USD cash
3. **Receive visa stamp** — Officer issues a visa sticker or stamp in your passport
4. **Proceed to immigration** — Present passport with visa to immigration officer for entry clearance

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent photo (may be taken at the border)
- **Onward/return ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Malawi
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement, cash, or credit card
- **Visa application form (arrival form)** (Supporting): Completed at the border

## Proof of funds

- bank statements
- cash
- credit card

May be asked to show sufficient funds for the duration of stay

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is available at all international airports and major land borders
- Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity
- Have exact fee in USD cash (no change may be available)

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of sufficient funds (e.g., bank statement or cash)
- **Invalid passport** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay
- **Missing onward ticket** — Have a confirmed return or onward ticket

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Canada need a visa for Malawi?

Citizens of Canada can get a visa on arrival in Malawi. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Canada stay in Malawi?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Malawi visa cost for citizens of Canada?

Government fee: $75.

### What documents do citizens of Canada need for Malawi?

Valid passport; Passport-size photograph; Onward/return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa application form (arrival form).

### How long must my passport be valid for Malawi?

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [Malawi e-Visa System | The Official e-Visa Application Portal of Malawi ...](https://evisa.gov.mw/)
- [Visa - Department of Immigration. Republic of Malawi](https://immigration.gov.mw/visa/)
- [Visitor Visa: Prepare for your arrival - Canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/prepare-arrival.html)

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