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title: Malawi visa for citizens of Lesotho
description: Citizens of Lesotho can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Malawi visa for citizens of Lesotho

Citizens of Lesotho can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and has blank pages.
2. **Book onward/return ticket** — Have a confirmed return or onward ticket ready.
3. **Travel to Malawi** — Fly or arrive at port of entry; present passport and ticket to immigration.
4. **Receive entry stamp** — Border officer will stamp passport and grant visa-free stay.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Travel): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Return/onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel may be requested.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested on arrival.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if traveling from an endemic area.

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay is typically up to 30 days; overstaying may result in fines or deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid passport (less than 6 months validity or insufficient blank pages)** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Ensure you have a confirmed return or onward ticket.
- **Inadmissibility due to criminal record or immigration history** — Check with Malawi immigration beforehand if concerned.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Lesotho can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days.

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

Up to 30 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Return/onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Malawi visa for every passport](/visa/malawi)
- [Every destination for Lesotho passport holders](/visa/passport/lesotho)