Sri Lanka passport → Malawi
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Sri Lankan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Malawi for up to 30 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.
Malawi at a glance
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Currency
- Malawian kwacha (MWK)
- Languages
- English, Chewa
- Calling code
- +265
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Malawi for other passports
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 Sri Lankan passport holders
RwandaVisa-free30 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MauritiusVisa on arrival60 days
TanzaniaVisa on arrival90 days
KenyaeTA90 days
SeychelleseTA90 days
Common questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Sri Lankan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Malawi for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in Malawi?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Sri Lankan citizens visit without a visa?
37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sri Lanka passport ranks #87 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens (edited 7 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.