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title: Malawi visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
description: "Citizens of the United Kingdom 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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# Malawi visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

Citizens of the United Kingdom can get a visa on arrival in Malawi.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 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

## How to apply

1. **Travel to Malawi** — Board a flight to a designated port of entry that offers visa on arrival (e.g., Lilongwe or Blantyre airports).
2. **Fill in arrival/immigration form** — Complete the form provided on the plane or at the immigration counter.
3. **Proceed to immigration desk** — Present passport, complete form, photograph, and pay the visa fee in cash (USD or local currency).
4. **Receive visa and enter** — Immigration officer stamps visa into passport; standard maximum stay is 30 days (single entry).

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from entry date
- **Completed arrival form** (Travel): Distributed during flight or at immigration counter
- **Visa fee payment (cash USD or Malawi Kwacha)** (Supporting): Pay at immigration desk on arrival
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent photo for visa processing
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Malawi within allowed stay
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, traveler's cheques, or bank statement showing means to support stay

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of ~$300 or sufficient for intended stay
- cash
- traveler's cheques
- bank statement

Proof of funds may be requested at discretion of immigration officer

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at certain ports of entry; check before travel.
- Visa fee is payable in cash only (USD or Malawi Kwacha); ATMs may not be available at immigration counters.
- Overstaying may result in fines or future entry bans.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid or insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Insufficient funds or lack of onward ticket** — Carry proof of sufficient funds and a printed return/onward ticket.
- **Previous immigration violation or ban** — Resolve any prior violations before traveling or apply for a visa in advance.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the United Kingdom need a visa for Malawi?

Citizens of the United Kingdom can get a visa on arrival in Malawi. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

### How long can citizens of the United Kingdom stay in Malawi?

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $75.

### What documents do citizens of the United Kingdom need for Malawi?

Valid passport; Completed arrival form; Visa fee payment (cash USD or Malawi Kwacha); Passport-size photograph; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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- [Malawi visa for every passport](/visa/malawi)
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