Prepare for a visa on arrival
Check eligible arrival points, required documents, and how to pay before departure.
Choose online or arrival issuance
This passport is eligible for a tourist visa on arrival at designated ports without prior authorization. Applying for an eVisa before departure is encouraged to reduce delays, but is not required for boarding on this route. Final issuance remains subject to immigration checks.
Use an eligible entry point
Use Malawi Category Two visitor visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Check the permission you receive
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your stay and passport validity
Enter your arrival and departure dates to count your stay and check how long your passport must stay valid.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Fees
Check the government charges that apply to your trip.
Fee information
Malawi's High Commission says Category Two travelers pay visa-on-arrival fees in US dollars cash. The Department's online fee pages list different single-entry amounts, and they do not state a separate current arrival fee. Confirm the current amount and payment requirements with the port or a Malawi mission before departure.
Read the official fee guidanceEntry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
Verify visa-on-arrival eligibility
Malawi's February 2026 notice allows visa on arrival for Category Two nationals at designated ports; Category One nationals need a visa or prior authorization before departure. Check your nationality in the immigration department's eligibility wizard before relying on arrival issuance.
Official guidanceMalawi visitor permits may be extended
Malawi's Department of Immigration says a visitor permit starts with 30 days and may be extended for a further 60 days after application and payment of the applicable fees. Confirm the extension process with Immigration before relying on extra time.
Official guidanceBefore and during your visit to Malawi
Consider applying online before departure
For travelers who qualify for a Malawi visa on arrival, immigration recommends the official eVisa portal in advance to reduce delays. Visa issuance at the border still depends on meeting entry requirements.
Malawi travel essentials
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Currency
- MWK
- Calling code
- +265
Malawi entry questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Malawi?
For tourism in Malawi, ordinary passport holders from United Arab Emirates can get a visa on arrival at an eligible entry point. The stay limit is 30 days per visit.
How long can I stay in Malawi?
The short-visit limit is 30 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
Valid for your entire stay.
Can I extend my stay in Malawi?
Malawi's Department of Immigration says a visitor permit starts with 30 days and may be extended for a further 60 days after application and payment of the applicable fees. Confirm the extension process with Immigration before relying on extra time.
What fees apply for a Malawi visitor visa?
Malawi's High Commission says Category Two travelers pay visa-on-arrival fees in US dollars cash. The Department's online fee pages list different single-entry amounts, and they do not state a separate current arrival fee. Confirm the current amount and payment requirements with the port or a Malawi mission before departure.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official visa and entry guidance
Confirm Malawi’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Malawi with an ordinary United Arab Emirates passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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