Maldives passport → Malawi
Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Visa-free entry30 days
Maldivan passport holders can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 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.
Malawi at a glance
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Currency
- Malawian kwacha (MWK)
- Languages
- English, Chewa
- Calling code
- +265
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Malawi for other passports
- MaldivesVisa-free30 days
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 Maldivan passport holders
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
RwandaVisa-free30 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
ZimbabweVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Maldivan passport holders can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Maldivan citizens stay in Malawi?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Maldivan citizens get a visa on arrival in Malawi?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Maldivan citizens visit without a visa?
84 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Maldives passport ranks #51 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Maldivian citizens (edited 1 Oct 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.