Malawi - Apply for a Transit Visa

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for a transit visa applicant has to approach the nearest Malawian embassy. Contact Link
2. The applicant can collect the application form for Transit Visa from the nearest Malawian embassy or download it using this link MALAWIAN VISA APPLICATION FORM  Link
3. At the time of receiving the form, the applicant has to pay the Visa applicant fees as mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
4. Then, the applicant has to enter all the required details in the application form.
5. After that, the applicant has to attach all the required documents mentioned in the “Required Documents” section below.
6. The applicant has to book an appointment at the Embassy.
7. On the date of the appointment, the applicant has to bring documents and a Visa fee receipt.
8. Once all of this is done, the officer at the Malawian embassy checks all the documents of the applicant, if satisfied, then the officer will issue the Transit visa within 3 to 7 working days.

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Required Documents

• A completed visa application form.
• Copy of a verified round ticket.
• Two recent passport size photos of the Applicant.
• Certificates that prove that the applicant has sufficient money for accommodation in Malawi.
• A valid passport must be valid at least for 6 months with effect from the date of entry into Malawi.
• Insurance certificate from any insurance company.
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate
• Visa for the next destination.

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of immigration republic of Malawi
Blantyre - Immigration HQ
PO Box No-331,
Blantyre, Malawi
Phone No-01823777
Contact Link

Eligibility

•  Foreigners transiting through Malawi.
• The applicant must be a genuine traveller.
• The applicant must meet the minimum requirement of health.

Fees

• The cost of Malawian transit Visa costs between 50 and 70 US dollars.

Validity

•  A Malawian transit Visa is valid for not more than 7 days.

Documents to Use

Malawian Visa Application Form Link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

•  It takes between 15 working days to process a Malawian transit Visa.

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Instructions

• According to Malawi immigration requirements, foreigners from most countries require a visa to gain entry into Malawi.
• The Malawian Visa should be obtained from a foreign country of origin at a Malawian consulate.
• An on-arrival visa for Malawi is given at a port of entry.

Required Information

• Marital status.
•  Address.
•  Country of application.
•  Address in the country of domicile.
•  Date and Place of Birth.
•  Sex.
•  Profession.
•  Passport Number.
•  Date of issue.
•  Place of issue.
•  Date of expiry.
•  Nationality.
•  Date of arrival in the country of application.
•  Final destination.
•  Address to which applicant is proceeding.
•  Duration of the proposed visit.

Need for the Document

• A Malawi visa is a stamp or endorsement placed by officials of Malawi on a passport that allows the foreigner to visit Malawi.
• Visas are obtained from the Embassy or consulates of Malawi or at the immigration department of Malawi.
• A Malawian Transit visa is issued to foreigners transferring through a port in Malawi to a third destination.

Information which might help

• The following nationals DO NOT require a visa for stays of up to 90 days: Holders of British passports, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominica, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Portugal, Samoa, San Marino, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Swaziland, Sweden, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, United States, Vanuatu, Zambia & Zimbabwe.
• Payment can be made by using a VISA/Master card only.
• If the application gets rejected, payment will not refundable.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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E.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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