🇳🇦 Namibia passport 🇲🇼 Malawi
No visa needed
- Stay up to 90 days
- No visa fee
No — Namibia passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Malawi. You can enter visa-free.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Malawi's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Entering Malawi
What this usually involves for visa-free entry — not a checklist researched for Namibia passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 4 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule — commonly six months beyond arrival, but the Schengen area requires three months beyond departure and some countries only require it to cover your stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
Steps 3 steps
- Arrive at the destination country
- Present your passport at immigration
- Receive entry stamp — no prior visa needed
About Malawi
The Warm Heart of Africa — Lake Malawi's crystal waters, Liwonde elephants, and warm Malawian smiles
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Currency
- Malawian Kwacha (MK)
- Language
- Chichewa, English
- Time zone
- CAT (UTC+2)
- Best time to visit
- April – October
Official sources
Always confirm with Malawi's own government before you travel:
- Malawi official visa information ↗ immigration.gov.mw
- Malawi embassies & consulates ↗ mofa.gov.mw
Common questions
Do Namibia citizens need a visa to visit Malawi?
No — Namibia passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Malawi. You can enter visa-free.
How long can Namibia passport holders stay in Malawi?
Up to 90 days.
How much does a Malawi visa cost for Namibia citizens?
No visa fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Malawi?
We don't hold Malawi's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Malawi give visas to Namibia citizens?
Malawi does not require a visa from Namibia citizens for short stays (up to 90 days).
Where can Namibia citizens find official Malawi visa information?
On Malawi's official site: https://www.immigration.gov.mw/visas