Malawian visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for U.S. passport holders visiting Malawi for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Malawi for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Malawi e-visa for U.S. citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Malawi visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Eligible | |
Malawi tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Malawi nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Malawi in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now)
Malawi visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Malawi diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Malawi from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 109,074 | N/A |
| 2009 | 110,985 | 1.75% |
| 2010 | 109,662 | -1.19% |
| 2011 | 112,749 | 2.82% |
| 2012 | 113,190 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 116,865 | 3.25% |
| 2014 | 120,393 | 3.02% |
| 2015 | 118,335 | -1.71% |
| 2016 | 124,803 | 5.47% |
| 2017 | 123,039 | -1.41% |
| 2018 | 128,037 | 4.06% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Malawi & United States comparison
Malawi's area is approximately 94,280 km2 (36,401 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 97.02 times bigger than Malawi.
As of October 2025, Malawi's population is ~21.7 million people - 319,064,299 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Malawi & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Malawi | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 21,702,930 | 340,767,229 | 319.1 million fewer people live in Malawi than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 16 | 273 | Malawi has 257 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 41 | 134 | Malawi passport holders visit 93 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 29 | 1147 | Malawian hosts 1118 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Malawi in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Malawi in 2018 was approximately 128,037.
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