Syria passport → Malawi
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
eVisa (apply online)
Syrian passport holders need an eVisa for Malawi. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Malawi at a glance
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Currency
- Malawian kwacha (MWK)
- Languages
- English, Chewa
- Calling code
- +265
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Malawi for other passports
- SyriaeVisa
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 Syrian passport holders
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival60 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
TanzaniaVisa on arrival90 days
KenyaeTA90 days
SeychelleseTA90 days
Common questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Syrian passport holders need an eVisa for Malawi. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Syrian citizens stay in Malawi?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Syrian citizens get a visa on arrival in Malawi?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Syrian citizens visit without a visa?
26 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Syria passport ranks #93 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Syrian citizens (edited 26 Sept 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.