Malawi passport → Myanmar
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Myanmar?
Malawian passport holders need a visa for Myanmar, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Myanmar at a glance
- Capital
- Naypyidaw
- Currency
- Burmese kyat (MMK)
- Languages
- Burmese
- Calling code
- +95
- Region
- South-eastern Asia
Myanmar for other passports
- MalawiVisa required
IndiaVisa on arrival28 days
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaVisa on arrival28 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free14 days
Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Malawian passport holders
MalaysiaVisa-free30 days- PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
- SingaporeVisa-free30 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
LaosVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
ThailandeVisa
VietnameVisa90 days
Common questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Myanmar?
Malawian passport holders need a visa for Myanmar, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Malawian citizens stay in Myanmar?
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 Myanmar?
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 Myanmar before you travel.