South Sudan passport → Malawi

Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Malawi?

Visa required in advance

South Sudanese passport holders need a visa for Malawi, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Malawi at a glance

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

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Malawi for other passports

South SudanVisa required
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 South Sudanese passport holders

BurundiVisa-free90 days
KenyaVisa-free90 days
RwandaVisa-free180 days
TanzaniaVisa-free90 days
UgandaVisa-free180 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival60 days

Common questions

Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Malawi?

South Sudanese passport holders need a visa for Malawi, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can South Sudanese citizens stay in Malawi?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can South Sudanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Malawi?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South Sudanese citizens visit without a visa?

42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Sudan passport ranks #84 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.