Italian visa for Malawian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Malawian passport holders visiting Italy for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Malawian citizens to enter Italy for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Italy e-visa for Malawian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Italy visa on arrival for Malawian citizens | Not Available | |
Italy tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Malawian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Italy.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Italy.
If you are looking for Italy visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Malawi, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Italy nearest your place of residence.
- Blantyre: The Consulate of Italy in Blantyre, Malawi (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 32 minutes)
- Lilongwe: The Consulate General of Italy in Lilongwe, Malawi (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 32 minutes)
Italy visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Italy diplomatic mission offices to Malawi for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Malawi traveling to Italy from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Malawi) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4,701 | N/A |
| 2009 | 4,756 | 1.17% |
| 2010 | 4,799 | 0.90% |
| 2011 | 5,073 | 5.71% |
| 2012 | 5,100 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 5,247 | 2.88% |
| 2014 | 5,343 | 1.83% |
| 2015 | 5,581 | 4.45% |
| 2016 | 5,761 | 3.23% |
| 2017 | 6,408 | 11.23% |
| 2018 | 6,772 | 5.68% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Italy & Malawi comparison
Italy's area is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi), while the area of Malawi is approximately 94,280 km2 (36,401 sq mi). This means Malawi is 3.12 times smaller than Italy.
As of November 2025, Italy's population is ~60.0 million people - 38,305,432 more people than the population of Malawi.
We have highlighted Italy & Malawi’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Italy | Malawi | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 60,008,362 | 21,702,930 | 38.3 million more people live in Italy than Malawi |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 209 | 16 | Italy has 193 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Malawi. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 146 | 41 | Italy passport holders can visit 105 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 549 | 29 | Italian hosts 520 more foreign missions than Malawi. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Malawi travel to Italy in one year?
The number of visitors from Malawi visiting Italy in 2018 was approximately 6,772.
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- Rome to Lilongwe: 5931.08 km (3685.40 mi)
- Travel time: 12 hours 21 minutes
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