Malawian visa for Jamaican citizens
A visa is NOT required for Jamaican passport holders visiting Malawi for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Jamaican citizens to enter Malawi for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Malawi e-visa for Jamaican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Malawi visa on arrival for Jamaican citizens | Not Available | |
Malawi tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Jamaican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Malawi.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Malawi.
If you are looking for Malawi visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Jamaica, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Malawi nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of in Washington, ~ 2313.42 kilometers (1437.49 mi) away from Kingston, Jamaica. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 44 minutes).
- Ontario: The Embassy of in Ontario, ~ 3039.02 kilometers (1888.36 mi) away from Kingston, Jamaica. (Working hours: Close now).
Malawi visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Malawi diplomatic mission offices to Jamaica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Jamaica traveling to Malawi from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Jamaica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 594 | N/A |
| 2009 | 604 | 1.68% |
| 2010 | 597 | -1.16% |
| 2011 | 614 | 2.85% |
| 2012 | 616 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 636 | 3.25% |
| 2014 | 655 | 2.99% |
| 2015 | 644 | -1.68% |
| 2016 | 679 | 5.43% |
| 2017 | 670 | -1.33% |
| 2018 | 697 | 4.03% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Malawi & Jamaica comparison
Malawi's area is approximately 94,280 km2 (36,401 sq mi), while the area of Jamaica is approximately 10,830 km2 (4,181 sq mi). This means Jamaica is 8.71 times smaller than Malawi.
As of October 2025, Malawi's population is ~21.7 million people - 18,676,618 more people than the population of Jamaica.
We have highlighted Malawi & Jamaica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Malawi | Jamaica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 21,702,930 | 3,026,312 | 18.7 million more people live in Malawi than Jamaica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 16 | 85 | Malawi has 69 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Jamaica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 41 | 58 | Malawi passport holders visit 17 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 29 | 59 | Malawian hosts 30 fewer foreign missions than Jamaica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Jamaica travel to Malawi in one year?
The number of visitors from Jamaica visiting Malawi in 2018 was approximately 697.
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| Sunrise | 18:05 PM | |
Useful Information
- Lilongwe to Kingston: 11592.26 km (7203.09 mi)
- Travel time: 24 hours 9 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025