Malawi Transit eVisa

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What is the Malawi Transit eVisa?

The Malawi Transit eVisa is a short-term online travel authorisation that allows travellers to pass through Malawi while en route to another country.

Malawi Transit eVisa Requirements

The applicants are required to submit the following documents: 

  1. Passport bio page scan
  2. Recent passport-size photograph
  3. Valid visa or residence permit for the final destination country (if required)
  4. Signed cover letter from the host in Malawi

Malawi transit eVisa requirements may change depending on the country’s visa policy. So, the applicants must be aware of each requirement before beginning the application process.

Malawi Transit eVisa Allowed Stay Duration

Validity: 7 days 

Maximum Stay: 3 days 

Entry Type: Single Entry 

Malawi Transit eVisa Permitted Transit Activities

A Malawi transit eVisa allows the following activities: 

  1. Transit through Malawi to a third-country destination
  2. Airport layovers and flight connections
  3. Temporary stay while awaiting onward transportation
  4. Overnight transit stays were required by travel schedules
  5. Travel between designated ports of entry and departure for transit purposes

How to Apply for a Malawi Transit eVisa

Applying for a Malawi Transit eVisa is a simple online process. Follow these three steps to complete your application successfully.

1

Complete the Online Application Form

Fill out the Malawi eVisa application form with accurate passport and travel information. Select ‘Transit eVisa’ from the visa type drop-down menu. 

2

Upload Required Documents

Upload all the required documents as requested in the application form. If additional documents are needed, the Malawi visa support team will contact the applicant. 

3

Pay the Fee and Receive Your eVisa

Choose a processing option and pay the applicable eVisa fee using a credit or debit card. Once your application has been reviewed and approved, the Transit eVisa will be sent to your registered email address.

Note: Once the application is submitted, the applicants receive regular status updates at their registered email ID. 

Malawi Transit eVisa Fee and Urgent Application Processing

The applicant can choose rush or super rush processing if they want to obtain the transit eVisa urgently

  • Rush Processing: 4- 7 Working Days
  • Super Rush Processing: 3- 5 Working Days

Both rush and super-rush processing require applicants to pay an additional fee that is added to the total cost of the Malawi transit eVisa.

Malawi Transit eVisa Application Tracking

The application status can be tracked by using the status tracker tool available on the application portal or by contacting the visa support.

Content Disclaimer: Although this information was last updated in July 2026, we recommend verifying with the appropriate agencies, embassies, and airlines to ensure complete accuracy regarding your travel plans.