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

Citizens of Switzerland 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
- **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 Malawi port of entry** — Proceed to immigration counter at airport or land border
2. **Complete arrival form** — Fill in the visa on arrival application form provided
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, photos, onward ticket, and proof of funds; pay visa fee in cash (USD or local currency)
4. **Receive visa sticker** — Immigration officer affixes visa in passport; visa valid for up to 30 days, extendable to 90 days

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): 2 recent photos, 35x45mm
- **Completed arrival form** (Travel): Obtained on arrival at immigration
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel required
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash equivalent
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from endemic area

## Proof of funds

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

Amount not specified; discretion of immigration officer

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may be denied if documents are incomplete
- Extension beyond 30 days requires application to immigration office

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or bank statement showing adequate balance
- **Invalid passport validity** — Ensure passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Have a confirmed return or onward ticket

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photographs; Completed arrival form; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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