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title: Malawi visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
description: "Citizens of Guinea-Bissau can get a visa on arrival in Malawi. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $50. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Malawi visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau can get a visa on arrival in Malawi.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## 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:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Proof of sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated entry point** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter at Malawi's international airports or land borders.
2. **Submit required documents** — Hand over your passport, return ticket, accommodation proof, photo, and fee.
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the USD 50 fee in cash (or equivalent in Malawian Kwacha).
4. **Receive visa and enter** — Visa will be stamped in your passport; you may then proceed through immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)** (Travel): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Return/onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Malawi.
- **Hotel booking or accommodation proof** (Travel): Confirmed reservation for entire stay.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash sufficient for stay.
- **Visa fee (cash USD or equivalent)** (Supporting): Typically USD 50 for a single entry.
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Supporting): One recent passport photo.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of approximately USD 200 for short stay
- Bank statement
- Credit card
- Cash declaration

Sufficient funds must be available to cover expenses during stay.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at specific entry points; check if your port of entry is included.
- Overstaying the 30-day validity may result in fines or deportation.
- Always carry a printed copy of your return ticket as proof.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid or insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Lack of proof of onward travel or accommodation** — Carry printed confirmation of return flight and hotel booking.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or a bank statement showing available balance.
- **Failed immigration check (criminal record, previous overstay, etc.)** — Ensure all prior immigration violations are resolved before travel.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Malawi?

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

### How long can citizens of Guinea-Bissau stay in Malawi?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Malawi visa cost for citizens of Guinea-Bissau?

Government fee: $50.

### What documents do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need for Malawi?

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity); Return/onward ticket; Hotel booking or accommodation proof; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa fee (cash USD or equivalent); Passport-sized photograph.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Malawi visa for every passport](/visa/malawi)
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