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Malawi visa requirements for Switzerland citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. Switzerland passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Malawi. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Malawi entry requirements for Switzerland citizens

Requirement
Visa on arrival
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Malawi

  • Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
  • Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Hotel booking or host address
  • Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)

Easier alternatives for Switzerland passport holders

Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Switzerland passport than Malawi, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
VietnamVisa-free45 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
ThailandVisa-free30 days

Malawi at a glance for travellers

  • 148 of 198 passports can enter Malawi without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Switzerland passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 148 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalMalawi e-Visa23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Malawi entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Switzerland citizens need a visa for Malawi?

Switzerland passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Malawi. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

What documents do Switzerland passport holders need for Malawi?

Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).

Do Switzerland passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Malawi?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.