Vanuatu passport → Malawi
Do Ni-Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Ni-Vanuatu passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Malawi for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
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
- VanuatuVisa on arrival30 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 Ni-Vanuatu passport holders
Common questions
Do Ni-Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Ni-Vanuatu 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 Ni-Vanuatu 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 Ni-Vanuatu citizens visit without a visa?
79 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Vanuatu passport ranks #54 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Vanuatu citizens (edited 12 Apr 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.