How to get a Malawi visa from Rwanda

• The Malawi visitor visa is issued to those who want to visit the country for tourism, visiting spouse, business or adventure.
• They are issued as a Tourist visa, Business visa, Conference visa and so on based on the purpose for visit.
• The above-mentioned types of visas can further be classified into a single entry, multiple-entry and transit entry depending on the nature of the visit.
• The single entry visa is valid for three months and can be used once upon entry into Malawi.
• The multiple entry visas are valid for six or twelve months and can be used for multiple entries within the validity period.
• The transit visa is valid for a period not exceeding seven days and can be used once.
• Applicants on sponsored trips are expected to submit a letter of invitation, a letter of sponsorship and the sponsor’s evidence of legal residence.
• Applicants without full documentation will not be attended to. You are expected to submit all stipulated and required documentation. Please ask in advance before you travel.
• The validity for this visa is 90 days and the applicants will be given only 30 days of stay.
• You can extend your 30 days at any Malawi Immigration Offices up to the valid period.

• This visa is issued to those who want to go to Malawi for work. It is issued in the form of a permit and it is called the Temporary Employment Permit.
• This permit is issued to persons before they enter Malawi to take up specified employment in Malawi.
• The organization employing the applicant is saddled with the responsibility of applying for the permit on behalf of the applicant.
• There should be documents that show that the applicant's level of expertise, job description, and salary quota.
• The organization is also required to submit the applicant's work contract and state the timeframe for the applicant's work.
• The applicant should have valid health insurance before entering the country.
• Applicants are allowed to renew their work permit in the country. The application should be submitted 3 months before the expiry of the permit.
• All applicants for new TEP are required by law to wait outside Malawi until the application has been approved.
• Applications for Temporary Resident Permits or Temporary Employment Permit should be done and processed by institutions hosting the applicant in Malawi.

• This is a permit that allows intending students to enter Malawi and study at an approved Educational Institution.
• One can apply by submitting a Student Permit application form and supporting documents /information at the Immigration Headquarters or Regional Immigration Offices for processing after payment of the appropriate fees.
• The application will be submitted to Chief Immigration Officer for decision. Once a decision is made you will be formally notified if your application has been approved or rejected.
• Applicants are required to have a school-leaving certificate and other academic qualifications backing up the application.
• There should be a document reflecting the applicant's financial support from self, guardians or sponsors.
• A Student Permit can be renewed through the submission of a Student Permit Renewal Application Form and supporting documents/information at the Regional Immigration Offices or Headquarters.
• Applications for renewal must be submitted 3 months before the expiry of the permit.

You can appeal if your application is rejected. You can get information about appeals from the office which processed your application.

Malawi is one of the safest countries in Africa. People are generally very friendly and keen to help. The crime rate is also relatively reduced.

You are expected to be prepared for your trip as regards health precautions. Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your trip, check your vaccines and be aware of the situation with food and water. You are required to also buy travel insurance for your duration of stay in Rwanda.

The official currency for Malawi is the Malawian Kwacha. US Dollars are also very useful in the country.

Tourists can visit the Liwonde National Park which is one of the more popular parks in the country. There's also Lake Malawi to explore which is the third-largest lake in Africa. They can also go Bird Watching and see the different bird species in Malawi.