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title: Malawi visa for citizens of Palau
description: "Citizens of Palau 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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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Malawi visa for citizens of Palau

Citizens of Palau 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
- **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., cash, bank statement, or credit card).

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at a designated port of entry** — Enter Malawi by air (Lilongwe, Blantyre, Chileka) or land border (e.g., Mchinji, Mulanje).
2. **Proceed to immigration desk** — Queue at the 'Visa on Arrival' counter at the point of entry.
3. **Submit required documents** — Present valid passport, completed arrival form, onward ticket, and proof of funds.
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay USD 75 (or equivalent) in cash to the immigration officer.
5. **Receive visa and enter** — Officer will stamp a visa valid for up to 30 days into the passport.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival and have at least one blank visa page.
- **Completed arrival form** (Travel): Provided on arrival at port of entry.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Must show confirmed travel out of Malawi within 30 days.
- **Visa fee (cash)** (Financial): USD 75 or equivalent in local currency (Malawian Kwacha) paid at immigration counter.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement, cash, or credit card showing ability to cover expenses.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for stay (amount not specified)
- bank statement
- cash
- credit card

Proof of funds may be requested, but not always enforced. Carry at least $200 in cash or equivalent.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may be refused if you do not have an onward ticket.
- Extension of stay beyond 30 days is possible at the immigration office in Malawi but must be applied for before expiry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months).** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.
- **No onward or return flight ticket.** — Book and present a confirmed onward/return ticket before arrival.
- **Lack of sufficient funds.** — Carry proof of sufficient funds (e.g., cash, credit card, bank statement).

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $75.

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

Valid passport; Completed arrival form; Return or onward ticket; Visa fee (cash); Proof of sufficient funds.

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

At least 6 months.

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