Vanuatu → Malawi
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MalawiMalawi visa requirements for Vanuatu citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu passport holders
Countries in Eastern Africa and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Vanuatu passport than Malawi, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Visa-free | 90 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 Vanuatu passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 74 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Malawi e-Visa | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Malawi entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu 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.