Check what Nigerian passport holders need for Malawi, the documents to prepare and the typical processing time.
Yes. Nigerian passport holders can apply online for the Malawi eVisa (stay up to 30 days, processing about 5 business days). No embassy visit is needed.
Checked against Fluxir's live visa rules on 27 October 2026.
2 options for Nigeria passport holders travelling to Malawi.
1. Recent Photograph 2. Passport Copy (Bio Data Page) - should be valid for 180 days and bear at least 2 blank pages 3. Covering letter from the host in Malawi (Must be signed by Host) 5. Covering letter from Agent or Accommodation booking (Must be signed by Agent)
1. Recent Photograph 2. Passport Copy (Bio Data Page) - should be valid for 180 days and bear at least 2 blank pages 3. Covering letter from the host in Malawi (Must be signed by Host) 5. Covering letter from Agent or Accommodation booking (Must be signed by Agent) Below documents are required only if the Applicant is Minor: 1. Birth Certificate (if Applicant is Minor) 2. Passport Copy (Bio Data Page) of Guardian/ Parent (if Applicant is Minor) 3. Form of Consent (if Applicant is Minor) Click here to download 4. Document Proof of Legal Guardianship (if not natural parent) (if Applicant is Minor)
Applying for clients? Agencies file and track every eVisa from one account and pay from a prepaid balance.
Open a free agency account →←Some passports can visit Malawi visa-free, others apply online, and some only qualify if they already hold certain visas or residence permits. The check above uses Nigerian passport rules.
See the stay allowed, validity, number of entries, typical processing time and any extra conditions for Nigeria passport holders before you apply.
Once you apply, follow the status of your application in your Fluxir account until the eVisa is issued.
Requirements for this destination differ by passport. Pick another nationality for its own page.
Check the online visa options for a Nigeria passport in other destinations.
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