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Malawi Visa Requirements for international students

Visa Requirements for Students in Malawi

Visa requirements for students that want to study in Malawi are different for students depending on their citizenship. Select you country below, learn about the relevant regulations and find the embassies and consulates in your country!

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Malawi student visa

Malawi does not have stringent Visa requirements. Passport holders from Antigua And Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Grenada, Hong Kong, China, Israel, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Northern Ireland, Samoa (Western), Seychelles, South Africa, St. Kitts Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent And The Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad And Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe do not require a visa to enter the country. Visas can be obtained online from eVisa or from the Malawian Embassy or from the port of entry.

Requirements for Malawi Student Visa Eligibility

Students from countries that require Visa must make their visa applications in advance with the following eligibility requirements:

  • Passport valid for 1 year with a minimum of 3 blank pages
  • National ID
  • Passport size photos (certified)
  • 3 month Banks statement
  • Personal Covering letter: explaining the purpose of travel to the country hotel reservation: proof of accommodation for your entire stay
  • Yellow Fever Certificate
  • Health Insurance
  • Proof of permanent residence from relevant Authorities in the country of origin.
  • Police clearance from the country of origin
  • Proof of ability to support oneself or proof of scholarship if any.
  • Proof of acceptance from the Admitting University and the period of study
  • Fees that apply

Note: applying for a Visa does not guarantee to get one. It may be accepted or denied by the relevant authorities

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