France passport → Malawi

Do French citizens need a visa for Malawi?

Visa on arrival30 days

French passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Malawi for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa-free (30 days).

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

Get trip-ready for Malawi

Malawi eSIMData the moment you land. Skip the SIM queue and roaming bills.See data plans →Things to do in MalawiTours, attraction passes and airport transfers, often cheaper booked ahead.Browse experiences →Flights to MalawiCompare hundreds of airlines and agencies in one search.Find cheap flights →Flight delayed or cancelled?You could be owed up to €600. Check your flight in two minutes.Check compensation →

Partner links: we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Malawi at a glance

Capital: Lilongwe
Currency: Malawian kwacha (MWK)
Languages: English, Chewa
Calling code: +265
Region: Eastern Africa

More about Malawi →

Malawi for other passports

FranceVisa on arrival30 days
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 French passport holders

MauritiusVisa-free180 days
MozambiqueVisa-free30 days
RwandaVisa-free30 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival60 days

Common questions

Do French citizens need a visa for Malawi?

French passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Malawi for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can French citizens stay in Malawi?

Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can French citizens visit without a visa?

157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The France passport ranks #7 of 94 (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.