Ethiopia passport → Malawi
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
eVisa (apply online)
Ethiopian passport holders need an eVisa for Malawi. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
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Malawi at a glance
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Currency
- Malawian kwacha (MWK)
- Languages
- English, Chewa
- Calling code
- +265
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Malawi for other passports
- EthiopiaeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Ethiopian passport holders
Common questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Ethiopian passport holders need an eVisa for Malawi. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Ethiopian citizens stay in Malawi?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Ethiopian citizens get a visa on arrival in Malawi?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Ethiopian citizens visit without a visa?
41 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ethiopia passport ranks #84 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.