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MalawiDo China Citizens Need a Visa for Malawi in 2026?
Chinese citizens require an eVisa to visit Malawi for tourism. Since recent updates, the eVisa process is mandatory as visas on arrival have been largely phased out.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Access the Portal
Visit the official Malawi eVisa portal to create an account and start a new application.
Complete the Form
Fill in your personal, passport, and travel details. Select 'Tourist Visa' as the category.
Upload Documents
Upload a scan of your passport's data page, a recent passport-sized photo, your flight itinerary, and an invitation letter or hotel booking.
Pay and Wait
Pay the non-refundable visa processing fee online. Wait for the approval email (usually within 3-5 working days).
Required Documents
- —Valid Chinese passport (at least 6 months validity)
- —Digital passport-sized photograph
- —Covering letter detailing the purpose of the visit
- —Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter from host)
- —Return or onward flight ticket
- —Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from a risk area)
Important Tips
- •Ensure all uploaded documents are clear and in the required format to avoid delays or rejection.
- •Print out the approved eVisa document and carry it with you. You must present it to the immigration officers upon arrival.
- •A single-entry eVisa is generally valid for 90 days from the date of issue, but your actual allowed stay will be stamped upon entry (often 30 days).
Easiest Way to Get It
Apply online via the official Malawi eVisa system at least a week before your planned departure.
Latest Visa News: China ↔ Malawi
Great news for China passport holders! Malawi has upgraded visa access from visa on arrival to visa-free.
Great news for China passport holders! Malawi has upgraded visa access from visa on arrival to visa-free.
Malawi has changed visa requirements for China citizens from visa-free to visa on arrival.
Malawi has changed visa requirements for China citizens from visa-free to visa on arrival.
Great news for China passport holders! Malawi has upgraded visa access from visa on arrival to visa-free.
What about Malawi → China?
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Malawi is a landlocked nation in southeast Africa, famously known as 'The Warm Heart of Africa' for its friendly people. It is dominated by Lake Malawi, a massive freshwater lake teeming with colorful cichlid fish and beautiful beaches.
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