The Republic of Malawi issues one category of short-term visa to Indians seeking entry into the territory:

• Visa on Arrival: If you are planning to enter Malawi for tourism/recreation/ travel or for business/conferences/meetings, you are eligible to apply for a visa on arrival at designated ports of entry.

Application Guide

To be eligible for a VOA, you need to secure an approval from the concerned embassy prior to your travel dates. 

For this, you require to download the visa application form as provided on our website. Completely fill it will the relevant information and then sign it. Now, collect all the supporting documents as enlisted in our checklist and attach them to your application. Please make sure that your application is complete in all respects.

Now that you are done, visit the visa center during the working hours. Submit your complete application at the office along with the fees and required mode of payment. After verification, an approval letter will be issued to you. Carry this with you and present it to the immigration on your arrival at Malawi. The VOA shall then be stamped on your passport.

The complete timeline for this entire process usually takes 3 working days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and other Public Holidays.