Prepare for a visa on arrival
Check eligible arrival points, required documents, and how to pay before departure.
Confirm the visa-on-arrival route
Check with the destination’s immigration authority that a visa on arrival is available for your passport and trip.
Prepare for visa issuance on arrival
Keep your passport and supporting documents ready. Confirm the fee, accepted payment method and eligible point of entry before departure.
Check the visa you receive
Check the passport details, permitted stay and entry conditions on the visa issued to you.
Entry 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 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 Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Malawi?
For tourism in Malawi, ordinary passport holders from Vatican City can get a visa on arrival at an eligible entry point.
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 Vatican City 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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