Data verified
Bangladesh passport holders: Multiple entry for Malawi. Fee: USD 75–250 (~USD 75–250). Processing: 7 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Bangladesh is explicitly classified as a Malawi 'Category One' country (confirmed via the Malawi High Commission UK site and cross-checked against Wikipedia's citation of Malawi's 2026 category list). Malawi reinstated Visa-on-Arrival on 24 Feb 2026, but only for 'Category Two' countries -- Bangladeshi passport holders remain excluded and must obtain the eVisa before travel. Official fee schedule (immigration.gov.mw/visa/visa-fees/): Single Entry USD 75, Multiple Entry (6 months) USD 150, Multiple Entry (12 months) USD 250, Transit USD 50. Note: Malawi's Tourism Board and the UK High Commission page both separately list a conflicting USD 50 single-entry figure -- the Immigration Department's own fee page (USD 75, matching the prior DB value) is treated as authoritative here.
Visa types: eVisa required in advance for Bangladesh (Category One -- NOT eligible for the Visa-on-Arrival reinstated 24 Feb 2026 for Category Two countries); Tourist Visa (Single Entry, Multiple Entry 6-month, Multiple Entry 12-month); Transit Visa; Business Visa; Long-stay Visa; Work Permit; Student Visa; Transit; Diplomatic/Official.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
eVisa Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30 days (single) / 90 days (multi).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online application at evisa.gov.mw; Recent digital photo; Hotel booking OR invitation letter; Return ticket; Bank statement (USD 50/day proof); Yellow Fever vaccination (MANDATORY); Travel insurance; Apply at least 7 working days before travel; For Business: invitation from Malawian company.
Visa types (2)
Bangladesh = Malawi 'Category One': eVisa required in advance, not eligible for the VoA reinstated for Category Two countries on 24 Feb 2026.
Malawi Business Visa. Commonwealth member. Tobacco, tea, sugar agriculture main sectors. Modest BD trader presence.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) Yellow Fever vaccination MANDATORY; (2) Inadequate hotel / invitation letter; (3) Insufficient financial proof (USD 50/day); (4) For Business: invitation from Malawian company; (5) Apply at least 7 working days before travel.
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