# 🇲🇼 Malawi — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Malawi from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/malawi 12 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: eVisa · apply before travel - **United Kingdom**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Germany**: eVisa · apply before travel - **India**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Canada**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Australia**: eVisa · apply before travel Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Malawi e-Visa (Tourist / Visit) | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $75 | — | 3 days | | Malawi e-Visa (Multiple Entry, 6 or 12 Months) | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $150 | — | 3 days | | Malawi Visitor's / Business Visit Permit | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | — | — | — | | Malawi Transit Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 7 days | $50 | — | 3 days | | Malawi e-Visa for Business Visits | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $75 | — | 3 days | - **Malawi e-Visa (Tourist / Visit)** — Key documents: Passport bio-data page, Passport photograph, Completed online application, Proof of accommodation, Return or onward ticket, Payment by card · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mw - **Malawi e-Visa (Multiple Entry, 6 or 12 Months)** — Key documents: Passport bio-data page, Passport photograph, Completed online application, Proof of accommodation, Payment by card · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mw - **Malawi Visitor's / Business Visit Permit** — Key documents: Valid passport, e-Visa or visa-exempt status, Proof of accommodation, Return or onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mw - **Malawi Transit Visa** — Key documents: Passport bio-data page, Passport photograph, Completed online application, Onward travel ticket, Payment by card · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mw - **Malawi e-Visa for Business Visits** — Key documents: Passport bio-data page, Passport photograph, Completed online application, Business invitation letter, Proof of accommodation, Return or onward ticket, Payment by card · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mw ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Malawi Student Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Malawi Student Permit** — Key documents: Student Permit application form, Passport and photographs, Letter of admission, Proof of tuition / financial means, Proof of fee payment · Rights: Study: Full enrolment at the approved institution or for educational research. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mw ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Malawi Temporary Employment Permit (TEP) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $500 | — | 22 days | - **Malawi Temporary Employment Permit (TEP)** — Key documents: TEP application form, Passport, Passport photographs, Employment contract / offer letter, Proof of qualifications, Localisation / advertisement evidence, Police clearance, Proof of fee payment · Rights: Work: Authorises employment only with the named employer and role. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and minor children may apply for dependant permits linked to the TEP holder. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mw ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Malawi Business Residence Permit (BRP) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Malawi Business Residence Permit (BRP)** — Key documents: BRP application form, Passport and photographs, Business registration certificate, Business plan, Bank statement / proof of capital, Police clearance, Proof of fee payment · Rights: Work: Authorises self-employment in the approved business; additional businesses can be added to the permit. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and minor children may apply for dependant permits. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mw ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Malawi Permanent Residence for Retirees (Persons of Assured Income) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Malawi Permanent Residence for Retirees (Persons of Assured Income)** — Key documents: PRP application form, Passport and photographs, Proof of assured income, Bank statements, Police clearance, Proof of fee payment · Rights: Study: Permanent residents may study in Malawi. · Residency: This is itself an indefinite permanent-residence permit. · Family: A spouse may be included; over-age dependants of a PRP holder have a separate category. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mw ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Malawi Dependant / Spouse Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Malawi Dependant / Spouse Permit** — Key documents: Dependant permit application form, Proof of relationship, Dependant's passport, Passport photographs, Principal's permit, Proof of financial support · Rights: Study: Dependent children may attend school in Malawi. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Covers the spouse and minor children of the principal permit holder. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mw ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Malawi Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | — | | Malawi Permanent Residence Permit (PRP) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Malawi Temporary Residence Permit (TRP)** — Key documents: TRP application form, Valid visitor's permit, Passport, Passport photographs, Justification of continued residence, Proof of fee payment · Rights: Work: May cover short-term consultancy/work-related activity as specified in the permit; not open-ended employment. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mw - **Malawi Permanent Residence Permit (PRP)** — Key documents: PRP application form, Passport and photographs, Proof of eligibility category, Police clearance, Proof of financial means, Proof of fee payment · Rights: Work: Permanent residents may live and work in Malawi without a separate work permit. · Study: Study on the same terms as residents. · Residency: This is permanent residence; citizenship may be sought subsequently. · Family: Foreign spouses of Malawians and over-age dependants of PRP holders have their own qualifying categories. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.mw --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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