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title: Malawi visa for citizens of Suriname
description: "Citizens of Suriname 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 Suriname

Citizens of Suriname 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., cash, credit card)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at port of entry (airport or land border)** — Proceed to the immigration desk.
2. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the visa on arrival form provided at the counter.
3. **Submit required documents and pay fee** — Present passport, photo, onward ticket, proof of funds, and pay the visa fee in USD.
4. **Receive visa and enter Malawi** — Visa is stamped into passport; max stay is 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity** (Identity): Must have at least one blank visa page.
- **Passport-sized photo** (Identity): Recent, color, white background.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Malawi.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel reservation or invitation letter.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement, cash, or credit card.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Health, optional): Required if traveling from endemic area.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of USD 50 per day
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Proof of sufficient funds may be requested.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **No onward ticket** — Have a confirmed return or onward ticket.
- **Inadequate funds** — Carry sufficient cash or proof of funds.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $75.

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

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

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

At least 6 months.

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