Eritrea passport → Malawi
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Malawi?
eVisa (apply online)
Eritrean passport holders need an eVisa for Malawi. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Malawi at a glance
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Currency
- Malawian kwacha (MWK)
- Languages
- English, Chewa
- Calling code
- +265
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Malawi for other passports
- EritreaeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Eritrean passport holders
Common questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Eritrean passport holders need an eVisa for Malawi. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Eritrean citizens stay in Malawi?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Eritrean citizens get a visa on arrival in Malawi?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Eritrean citizens visit without a visa?
37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Eritrea passport ranks #87 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Eritrean citizens (edited 6 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Malawi before you travel.