Malawi passport → Côte d'Ivoire
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?
Malawian passport holders need an eVisa for Côte d'Ivoire. You apply and pay online before you travel.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eTA (90 days). Confirm on the official website 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.
Côte d'Ivoire at a glance
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +225
- Region
- Western Africa
Côte d'Ivoire for other passports
- MalawieVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Western Africa for Malawian passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
GhanaVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
TogoVisa on arrival7 days
Common questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Côte d'Ivoire?
Malawian passport holders need an eVisa for Côte d'Ivoire. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Malawian citizens stay in Côte d'Ivoire?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Malawian citizens get a visa on arrival in Côte d'Ivoire?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Malawian citizens visit without a visa?
65 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Malawi passport ranks #64 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Malawian citizens (edited 20 Aug 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Côte d'Ivoire before you travel.