Switzerland passport → Malawi
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Visa on arrival30 days
Swiss passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Malawi for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
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.
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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
- SwitzerlandVisa 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 Swiss passport holders
Common questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Swiss 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 Swiss 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 Swiss citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Switzerland passport ranks #6 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.