Embassy
Embassy of the People's Republic of China, Lilongwe
Lilongwe
Area 13/188, Presidential Way, Lilongwe, Malawi
Malawi visa requirements for Chinese citizens
Chinese citizens need an eVisa for Malawi. Apply on the official website.
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eVisa
Use the official website to check eligibility and apply for your visa.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- 50–250 USD, plus online fee
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Apply on Malawi's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Malawi
Check if you need a visa before you travel.
Visa not requiredRegional visa-free visitSome people from SADC or COMESA countries can visit without a visa.
- Stay
- 30–90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Confirm your country lets Malawians enter without visas.
- Show your travel document at the border.
- Being from a SADC or COMESA country alone does not qualify you.
- Apply and pay to request 60 more days.
eVisaOnline visa applicationUse the official website to check eligibility and apply for your visa.
- Fee
- 50–250 USD, plus online fee
- Processing
- 3 days
How to apply
- Check eligibility and the documents needed.
- Create an account, fill in the form and upload files.
- Pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card.
- Download and print your approval.
Documents required
- Passport details
- Photo
- Travel details
- Other files requested online
- Travel with the passport used to apply.
- Processing takes working days; stay and visa dates depend on the visa chosen.
eVisaSingle-entry tourist visaApply online for 1 visit, including a short business visit.
- Stay
- 30–90 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$50
- Processing
- 3 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Create an account and fill in the online form.
- Upload the files requested and pay online.
- Print your approval before travel.
Documents required
- Passport details
- Photo
- Travel details
- Other files requested online
- Printed approval
- Travel with the passport used to apply; processing takes working days.
- Apply and pay to request 60 more days.
eVisa180-day multiple-entry tourist visaApply online for a visa that lets you enter more than once.
- Stay
- 30–90 days
- Valid for
- 180 days
- Fee
- US$150
- Processing
- 3 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Choose the 180-day multiple-entry visa online.
- Fill in the form and upload the files requested.
- Pay online and print your approval.
Documents required
- Passport details
- Photo
- Travel details
- Other files requested online
- Printed approval
- Visa dates do not set your stay; processing takes working days.
- Apply and pay to request 60 more days.
eVisa365-day multiple-entry tourist visaApply online for a visa that lets you enter more than once.
- Stay
- 30–90 days
- Valid for
- 365 days
- Fee
- US$250
- Processing
- 3 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Choose the 365-day multiple-entry visa online.
- Fill in the form and upload the files requested.
- Pay online and print your approval.
Documents required
- Passport details
- Photo
- Travel details
- Other files requested online
- Printed approval
- Visa dates do not set your stay; processing takes working days.
- Apply and pay to request 60 more days.
Visa on arrivalVisa on arrivalConfirmed Category Two nationals can apply at entry points that offer this service.
- Stay
- 30–90 days
How to apply
- Confirm Category Two status with Malawi Immigration before travel.
- Apply at an entry point that offers this service.
- Pay the fee and complete immigration checks.
- The guide gives no confirmed country list; check before travel.
- Apply and pay to request 60 more days.
Sources (16)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services — Visa
- Official Malawi e-Visa portal — Application instructions
- Official e-Visa portal — Visa types and February 2026 arrival notice
- Official e-Visa portal — Frequently asked questions
- Official e-Visa portal — Eligibility wizard
- Malawi Embassy Brussels — January 2026 immigration amendment regulations
- Malawi Embassy USA — Visas
- Malawi High Commission London — Visa
- Malawi High Commission India — Historical September 2016 visa notice; not used for current nationality eligibility
- Malawi Department of Tourism — Visa arrangements; country-table inconsistencies noted
- Immigration — Visitor, business and other permits
- Immigration — Student permit
- Immigration — Temporary employment permit
- Immigration — Business residence permit
- Immigration — Temporary residence permit
- Official Malawi e-Permit portal
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Planning your Malawi trip
Best time to go: May to July is dry and cooler. The rainy season usually starts in mid-October or early November and lasts until March.
- Lake MalawiThis vast lake fills part of the Rift Valley and forms much of Malawi's eastern border.
- Mulanje MassifA large mountain wilderness rises above the Phalombe Plains. Its highest peak, Sapitwa, reaches about 3,000 metres.
- Zomba PlateauThis high plateau has impressive scenery and a gently rolling top that is accessible by road.
- Nyika National ParkMuch of the high Nyika Plateau is protected here. Its rolling grasslands are a distinctive northern landscape.
Scams to watch for in Malawi
- Pickpocketing in bars and nightclubsThieves take money or valuables while you are distracted during a night out.
- Bribe requests at police checkpointsSome officers seek money or goods in exchange for letting a vehicle pass. They may question a local driver or passengers to work out what they can get from you. Travellers rushing to the airport can face extra pressure. Genuine traffic checks and fines also occur.
- Mugging and robberyA robber uses threats or force to take money or belongings. Walking alone at night increases your exposure.
About Malawi
Malawi is a landlocked republic in southeastern Africa, along the west shore of Lake Malawi.
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Money
- Malawian kwacha (MK)
- Languages
- English, Chichewa
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +265
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Questions
Do chinese citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Chinese citizens need an eVisa for Malawi. Apply on the official website.
How long can chinese citizens stay in Malawi?
Up to 30 days each visit with the evisa rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Where do I apply online for Malawi?
Only on Malawi's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help chinese citizens enter Malawi?
We have no record of Malawi relaxing its rules for chinese citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do malawian citizens need a visa for China?
Malawian citizens need a visa for China, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Malawi?
Brunei, Hong Kong, Israel, Malaysia Maldives, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Malawi are easier for chinese citizens?
Mauritius, Seychelles, Zambia, Burundi Comoros, and 3 more let chinese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Malawi?
Apply on Malawi's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in Malawi?
Malawian kwacha (MK). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Malawi?
English and Chichewa.
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