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India passport holders: Single entry for Malawi. Fee: USD 75 (~USD 75). Processing: 3-5 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa available. Tourist eVisa: USD 75 (~INR 7,125) for 30-day single. Visa-on-Arrival also available at airports. Yellow Fever vaccination required if from endemic country. India-Malawi has Gujarati trading diaspora.
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist 30/60/90 days); Visa-on-Arrival; Tourist Visa (embassy multi-entry); Business Visa; Work Visa; Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30/60/90 days based on visa.
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 eVisa application; Digital photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking or invitation; Bank statement (USD 50/day); Yellow Fever cert if from endemic area; Travel insurance recommended; Aadhaar + PAN; For Business: Malawian entity invitation.
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eVisa available. Tourist eVisa: USD 75 (~INR 7,125) for 30-day single. Visa-on-Arrival also available at airports. Yellow Fever vaccination required if from endemic country. India-Malawi has Gujarati trading diaspora.
Common rejection reasons
Common IN rejections (LOW rate): (1) Missing Yellow Fever cert; (2) Insufficient funds; (3) Past Africa overstays; (4) Onward South Africa transit concerns; (5) Doubtful tourism purpose — limited India-Malawi flow; (6) Document upload issues on eVisa portal.
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