🇲🇼 Malawi visa requirements for Ethiopian citizens
Ethiopian citizens need an e-visa for Malawi, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Ethiopia passport holders
Before traveling to Malawi, Ethiopian citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Malawi government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Malawi immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Ethiopian passport ranks #180 worldwide, opening 44 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (11 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Malawi is not among them — it is one of the 109 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Malawian citizens can enter Ethiopia visa on arrival.
Across Eastern Africa as a whole, 12 of 15 destinations are open to Ethiopian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Malawi
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Malawian kwacha (MK)
- Languages
- English, Chewa
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Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Ethiopian citizens need an e-visa for Malawi, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Ethiopian citizens apply online for entry to Malawi?
Yes. Malawi offers an online e-visa for Ethiopia passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Malawi?
The currency in Malawi is the Malawian kwacha (MK). The capital city is Lilongwe.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Ethiopian citizens traveling to Malawi. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Malawi embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for Ethiopian passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.