How to get a Malawi visa from Nigeria

• This is the type of visa issued to Nigerians intending to visit Malawi for tourism purposes.
• You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
• All visitors to Malawi must carry a valid passport.
• Visa applicants intending to visit a friend or family need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Malawi.
• This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
• During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
• You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires and present documents that show you have the intention to do so.
• This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.

• This is the type of visa issued to Nigerians traveling to Malawi for business purposes.
• You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Malawian company you will be visiting.
• This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
• If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
• Pre-registration is recommended for business travelers who will be attending conferences in the country. Proof of this registration is required.
• If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
• Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
• Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
• You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
• It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
• Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.

The Malawian kwacha is the official currency of Malawi.

Malawi is a landlocked country located in southeast Africa.

Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world. According to the 1998 census, 78 percent of the economically-active population were subsistence farmers.

Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi and also its largest city.

No. Malawi currently do not maintain an embassy in Nigeria. Visa applicants are advised to use the Malawian High Commission in Nairobi for their applications.