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Documents required for Malawi Visa
Must have Documents for Malawi Visa
- Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any
- 2 Scanned recent colour photograph. (Photo Specification)
- Visa Application forms: completed and signed
- Personal Covering letter: explaining purpose of travel to the country
- Original Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 3 months with bank seal
- Air tickets: proof of return flight tickets from and back to your home country
- Hotel reservation: proof of accommodation for your entire stay
- Travel Itinerary: day-wise plan outlining all elements of the trip
- Yellow Fever Certificate: mandatory requirement for visa application and travel to Malawi
Supporting documents as per your occupation, type of visit:
1. If Employed:
- Leave Sanctioned Certificate: with company seal providing approval for leave
- Salary Slips: of last 3 months
2.If Self Employed:
- Business Proof: Registration License/MOA/Partnership deed
- Company Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 6 months with bank seal
- Company’s Income Tax Returns: of last 3 years
3. If Retired:
- Retirement Proof: pension book, statement etc
4. If Student
- ID Card: from school, college or institute
5. If Minor
- Birth Certificate showing the names of both parents
- Legalized Letter of Consent (NOC)
- If the child is travelling with one parent, the letter of consent authorizing travel must be legalized by the other parent
- If the child is travelling alone or without either parent, a notarized letter of consent from both parents permitting travel
- Death Certificate: in case one or both parents are deceased
- ID Proof: of parents
6. If Visiting friend or relative
- Invitation letter: stating the relationship with the inviter and purpose of visiting the country & assuring the responsibility for housing and related expenses during the guest’s stay in Algeria
- ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
- Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
7. If Sponsored
- Sponsorship Letter: providing the name of the visitors, what the purpose of the visit is, relationship with the visitors, length of stay, dates of travel & any other additional information if necessary
- ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
- Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
- Proof of Financial Support: updated bank statement, pay slips
8. For Business Visa
Introduction/ recommendation letter from:
- One of the Chambers of Commerce and Industries, government of India;
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India;
- Export Promotion Council of India; or Reference number from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Afghanistan.
Registration certificate of the company from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India:
- Income tax documents of the last three years;
- Letter from the company addressed to the embassy, introducing the business man for visa issuance;
- Invitation letter from the local partner or prospect local partner company in Afghanistan;
- Copy of the license (JAWAZ) of the local partner or prospect local partner company in Afghanistan.
*Note: The Embassy/Consul General has the right to ask for additional information or documents and request a personal interview with the applicant.
Malawi Visa FAQs
Yes.Indian citizens are required to obtain a visa prior to entering the Republic of Malawi.Visas may be obtained from the Embassy or Consulate of Malawi in India. Based on the purpose of your visit to Malawi you may apply for a Business Visa, Tourist Visa, Visit Visa, Official Visa, Diplomatic Visa, Student/Research Visa, Transit Visa, Crew Visa& many more. Before applying for a visa please check which visa type you are eligible to apply for.
It is a straightforward and effortless process to apply for a Malawi visa online through Flywell Tours and Travels:
- Choose your preferred type of Malawi visa based on your travel type.
- Pay online.
- Submit documents through our pick-up & drop service.
- Receive your visa once approved.
The Malawi visa fees are as follows:
- Single Entry Visa – INR 11,499/-
- Multiple Entry Visa (6 months) – INR 18,699/-
- Multiple Entry Visa (12 months) – INR 22,499/-
- Transit Visa – INR 6,599/-
The types of visas for Malawi are as follows:
Tourist Visa:
It is a visa that is strictly issued to persons intending to enter Malawi for visits, residence, or business.
Official Visa:
It is a visa issued to a person holding an official or service passport on an official business visit to Malawi.
Transit Visa:
It is a visa that is strictly issued to persons intending to transit through Malawi within a period of seven days.
Diplomatic Visa:
It is a visa that is issued to a person holding a diplomatic passport for an official visit or mission to Malawi.
Courtesy Visa:
It is a visa issued to a person visiting Malawi with an invitation sent by the Government, but who is not entitled to a diplomatic passport. It enables him/her to enter Malawi for the purpose of paying courtesy calls.
The earliest date to apply for a Malawi visa is one months before the date of travel to the country.In order to allow for adequate time for visa processing, it is advisable that all visa applications are submitted one week, prior to travelling.
To enable the authorities to process your application, you must clearly state: This visa is valid for 30 days
This visa is valid for 30 days and you can extend it up to 60 days more for a total of 90 days maximum. It will cost you 5000 Malawi kwacha (MWK) to extend your visa for 30 days and 10000MWK for 60 days.
Yes, the Embassy will stamp the visa in the original passport. Therefore, two blank pages are required in the passport. Your passport should also be valid for minimum six months beyond the intended stay.
Visa application is normally processed within 3 to 4 working days.
To enable the authorities to process your application, you must clearly state the following:
- Why you are visiting Malawi.
- How long you intend to stay in Malawi.
- How you will support yourself during your time in Malawi.
- What is the purpose of your visit to Malawi.
- Type of passport you hold and for how long it is valid.
- Where you intend to travel following your visit to Malawi.
- If you have a permit to enter the country you intend to travel to after your stay in Malawi.
The visa will be stamped on your passport.
The visa can be issued for a single entry, multiple entry, and transit entry depending on the nature of the visit.
Single Entry Visa:
The single entry visa is valid for three months and can be used once upon entry into Malawi. If you are planning to stay only in Malawi, this is the best option for you.
Multiple Entry Visa:
The multiple entry visas are valid for six or twelve months and can be used for multiple entries within the validity period. If you are planning to leave Malawi and come back during your trip, for example, to Zambia, this option might interest you.
Transit Visa:
The transit visa is valid for a period not exceeding seven days and can be used once.
No. You are not required to visit the Malawi Consulate/Embassy personally. We will submit the visa application on your behalf.
The Embassy of Malawi, New Delhi, has the final call when it comes to a Malawi visa rejection. If your application is rejected or is granted for a shorter period, the authorities’ decision is final and no refund will be issued.
You cannot take up any kind of paid employment in the country ona Malawi tourist visa.
Applicants are strongly advised to purchase a Travel Insurance to secure their trip in the event of unexpected events such as medical emergencies, flight cancellations, baggage delay or loss etc.
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