Malawi passport → Namibia
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Namibia?
Visa-free entry90 days
Malawian passport holders can visit Namibia without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Namibia at a glance
- Capital
- Windhoek
- Currency
- Namibian dollar (NAD), South African rand (ZAR)
- Languages
- Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
- Calling code
- +264
- Region
- Southern Africa
Namibia for other passports
- MalawiVisa-free90 days
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa on arrival
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Southern Africa for Malawian passport holders
BotswanaVisa-free90 days
LesothoVisa-free90 days
South AfricaVisa-free30 days
EswatiniVisa required
Common questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Namibia?
Malawian passport holders can visit Namibia without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Malawian citizens stay in Namibia?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Malawian citizens get a visa on arrival in Namibia?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
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 can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.