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title: Malawi visa for citizens of South Korea
description: "Citizens of South Korea 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 South Korea

Citizens of South 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 · 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 (typically $300 equivalent)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Gather passport, onward ticket, accommodation proof, funds evidence, photos, and yellow fever certificate if needed.
2. **Travel to Malawi** — Arrive at a designated port of entry (Lilongwe, Blantyre, or Mzuzu airports).
3. **Fill visa application form** — Obtain and complete the visa on arrival form at the immigration desk.
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present all documents and pay the USD 75 fee (cash preferred).
5. **Receive visa and proceed** — Immigration officer stamps your passport with a 30-day single entry visa.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining validity** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight booking showing departure from Malawi
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel reservation or invitation letter with address
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Supporting): Cash, travellers checks, or credit card with bank statement
- **Passport-sized photographs** (Identity): Two recent photos (45mm x 35mm, white background)
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if arriving from an endemic area
- **Visa application form (completed on arrival)** (Supporting): Provided at the port of entry

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** $300 equivalent
- cash
- travelers checks
- credit card with recent bank statement

Proof of funds may be requested at immigration discretion.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is available for South Korean passport holders; ensure you meet all conditions to avoid denial.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required ONLY if arriving from or transiting through an endemic country.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Check expiry before travel and renew if needed.
- **No return/onward ticket** — Always have a confirmed outbound flight booking.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry at least $300 cash or equivalent in travelers checks.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $75.

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

Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining validity; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Passport-sized photographs; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 1 more.

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

At least 6 months.

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