Malawian visa for Zambian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Zambian passport holders visiting Malawi for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Zambian citizens to enter Malawi for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Malawi e-visa for Zambian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Malawi visa on arrival for Zambian citizens | Not Available | |
Malawi tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Zambian 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 Zambia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Malawi nearest your place of residence.
- Lusaka: The High Commission of Malawi in Lusaka, Zambia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 46 minutes)
Malawi visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Malawi diplomatic mission offices to Zambia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Zambia traveling to Malawi from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Zambia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 74 | N/A |
| 2009 | 76 | 2.70% |
| 2010 | 75 | -1.32% |
| 2011 | 77 | 2.67% |
| 2012 | 77 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 80 | 3.90% |
| 2014 | 82 | 2.50% |
| 2015 | 81 | -1.22% |
| 2016 | 85 | 4.94% |
| 2017 | 84 | -1.18% |
| 2018 | 87 | 3.57% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Malawi & Zambia comparison
Malawi's area is approximately 94,280 km2 (36,401 sq mi), while the area of Zambia is approximately 743,390 km2 (287,024 sq mi). This means Zambia is 7.88 times bigger than Malawi.
As of October 2025, Malawi's population is ~21.7 million people - 625,726 more people than the population of Zambia.
We have highlighted Malawi & Zambia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Malawi | Zambia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 21,702,930 | 21,077,204 | 625726 more people live in Malawi than Zambia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 16 | 26 | Malawi has 10 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Zambia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 41 | 45 | Malawi passport holders visit 4 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 29 | 40 | Malawian hosts 11 fewer foreign missions than Zambia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Zambia travel to Malawi in one year?
The number of visitors from Zambia visiting Malawi in 2018 was approximately 87.
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- Travel time: 1 hours 20 minutes
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