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title: Malawi visa for citizens of Madagascar
description: "Citizens of Madagascar 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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# Malawi visa for citizens of Madagascar

Citizens of Madagascar 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:** $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., $200+ per day)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Malawi port of entry** — Proceed to the immigration desk at the airport or land border
2. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the visa on arrival form provided by immigration officers
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, photos, supporting documents, and pay the visa fee in cash (USD)
4. **Receive visa and enter** — Visa is stamped in passport; proceed to passport control

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent color photos, 2x2 inches
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Malawi
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel): Booking confirmation for entire stay
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or cash equivalent
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if traveling from an endemic country

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** 200 USD per day of stay
- Bank statement
- Cash
- Traveler's checks

Proof of funds may be requested at immigration discretion

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is subject to immigration officer's approval; have all documents ready.
- Fee must be paid in cash (USD) – no card or local currency accepted.
- Overstaying the 30-day period may result in fines or deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Lack of return/onward ticket** — Book a confirmed onward or return flight before travel
- **Inadequate funds** — Carry sufficient cash or bank statements showing available balance

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $75.

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

Passport; Passport-size photographs; Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

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

At least 6 months.

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