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title: Malawi visa for citizens of North Korea
description: "Citizens of North Korea can get a visa on arrival in Malawi. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Malawi visa for citizens of North Korea

Citizens of North Korea 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
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **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

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at a designated port of entry** — Fly into Lilongwe or Blantyre international airport or enter via a land border that offers visa on arrival
2. **Proceed to immigration desk** — Locate the visa on arrival / immigration counter
3. **Submit required documents** — Hand over your passport, photographs, completed form, onward ticket and proof of funds
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the applicable fee (amount varies by nationality) in cash
5. **Receive visa and enter** — Immigration officer stamps passport with single-entry visa valid for up to 30 days

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry and contain at least one blank visa page
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel out of Malawi
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Supporting): Bank statements or cash to cover stay
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent passport-sized photos
- **Visa application form** (Supporting): Completed on arrival at immigration desk
- **Visa fee payment** (Supporting): Payable in USD or local currency at point of entry

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for intended stay
- Cash
- Bank statement

Immigration may ask for evidence of funds

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may be refused without explanation
- Only available at certain ports of entry; check before travel
- Overstay penalties apply

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond entry date
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Always carry a printed or digital return/onward ticket
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or bank statements to prove you can support your stay
- **Criminal record or security concerns** — Check eligibility with Malawian immigration in advance if you have a criminal history

## FAQs

### Do citizens of North Korea need a visa for Malawi?

Citizens of North Korea can get a visa on arrival in Malawi. Visa type: Visa on Arrival.

### How long can citizens of North Korea stay in Malawi?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of North Korea need for Malawi?

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Passport-size photographs; Visa application form; Visa fee payment.

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

At least 6 months.

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