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Malawi Visa for Algeria Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Algerian citizens need an e-Visa for Malawi — apply online at evisa.gov.mw before travel; fee approx USD 50, processing 3-5 business days, single entry for stays up to 30 days.

Guide last updated September 11, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry date, with 2 blank pages
  • Scanned passport bio-data page (color)
  • Digital passport-size photo, white background
  • Proof of onward/return ticket
  • Hotel booking or invitation letter
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from an endemic area
  • Biometrics: fingerprints and photo captured on arrival at the port of entry
  • Travel health insurance: recommended

Visa types

  • Tourist e-Visa: single entry, valid 30 days, fee approx USD 50
  • Business e-Visa: single/multiple entry, valid up to 90 days, fee approx USD 75, requires sponsor letter
  • Transit e-Visa: valid 7 days, fee approx USD 30

How to apply online

  • Create an account and complete the application at evisa.gov.mw
  • Upload passport scan, photo, and travel itinerary
  • Pay the fee online by credit/debit card
  • Processing takes 3-5 business days; approval is emailed as a printable authorization
  • Print the approval and present it with your passport on arrival at Lilongwe or Blantyre international airport

Fees & processing time

  • Tourist e-Visa fee: approx USD 50
  • Business e-Visa fee: approx USD 75
  • No separate service fee for the government e-visa portal
  • Standard processing: 3-5 business days
  • Express processing (24-48 hours): additional USD 20 where offered

Tips for Algeria travelers

  • Apply at least 1-2 weeks before travel to allow for processing and possible document follow-up
  • Common rejection reasons: blurry passport scan, missing yellow fever certificate, mismatched travel dates
  • Keep both digital and printed copies of the e-visa approval for check-in and immigration
  • Extensions are handled by the Department of Immigration in Lilongwe before the visa expires

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.