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title: Malawi visa for citizens of Myanmar
description: "Citizens of Myanmar can get a visa on arrival in Malawi. Stay up to 90 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Malawi visa for citizens of Myanmar

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

*Verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on arrival
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Processing time:** On arrival

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at a Malawi port of entry** — Present your passport, completed arrival card, and supporting documents at the immigration counter.
2. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay the applicable visa fee in cash (usually USD) and receive a payment receipt.
3. **Receive visa stamp** — Immigration officer will stamp the visa into your passport, specifying the duration of stay.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport with at least 6 months validity** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent color photo, white background.
- **Completed arrival/landing card** (Travel): Provided on arrival or before landing.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of exit from Malawi.
- **Hotel booking or invitation letter** (Travel): Address and contact details of accommodation.
- **Visa fee in cash** (Financial): Payable in USD or local currency at the border.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be asked; bank statements or cash.

## Proof of funds


Sufficient funds for the stay may be requested; no fixed amount specified.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is not guaranteed; confirm with the nearest Malawi embassy before travel.
- Only available at specific ports of entry (Lilongwe, Blantyre airports and major land borders).
- Carry exact amount in USD as change may not be available.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity or blank pages** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.
- **Lack of return/onward ticket** — Have a printed ticket showing departure from Malawi.
- **Inadequate funds or accommodation proof** — Carry proof of hotel booking or invitation, and cash/bank statements.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Passport with at least 6 months validity; Passport-size photograph; Completed arrival/landing card; Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or invitation letter; Visa fee in cash; and 1 more depending on your situation.

## More

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