Malawi passport → Seychelles

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?

Visa on arrival90 days

Malawian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Seychelles for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa-free (90 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

Seychelles at a glance

Capital: Victoria
Currency: Seychellois rupee (SCR)
Languages: Seychellois Creole, English, French
Calling code: +248
Region: Eastern Africa

Read the Seychelles travel guide →

The beautiful beach of "Anse Cocos", La Digue, Seychelles.

SC4.6°S · 55.7°EPhoto: Tobi 87 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Granite boulders and empty beachesAnse Source d'Argent · Vallée de Mai · Beau Vallon

Seychelles for other passports

MalawiVisa on arrival90 days
IndiaeTA90 days
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistaneTA90 days
BangladesheTA90 days
Sri LankaeTA90 days
NepaleTA90 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseTA90 days

Nearby in Eastern Africa for Malawian passport holders

MauritiusVisa-free90 days
MozambiqueVisa-free
RwandaVisa-free30 days
TanzaniaVisa-free90 days
UgandaVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
ZimbabweVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days

Common questions

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?

Malawian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Seychelles for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can Malawian citizens stay in the Seychelles?

Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

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 the Seychelles before you travel.