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You do not need a visa for Malawi if you have a Lesotho passport

No visa needed

Lesotho citizens can enter Malawi without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Travelling to Malawi Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

No. Lesotho citizens can enter Malawi without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Malawi may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Yellow fever certificate if from endemic area

Entry requirements for Lesotho travellers

These rules apply specifically to Lesotho passport holders entering Malawi as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Malawi. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Malawi. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.

    Malawi High Commission Tanzania Last checked 2026-08-06
  • Required

    Mandatory Health Declaration form before travel

    All travelers must complete the online Self Declaration Form before travel to Malawi. Travelers can complete the form up to 2 days before departure to Malawi. Once the form is completed, the traveler will receive a confirmation with a QR Code. The QR Code can be saved to the traveler's mobile device or printed and presented to Immigration or Health officials upon arrival.

    • Travelers who have not completed the declaration before arriving in Malawi may complete the form upon arrival at the port of entry.
    Malawi Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services Last checked 2026-08-06
  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Malawi

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Malawi Last checked 2026-08-06
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Malawi

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Malawi.

    Last checked 2026-08-06
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Malawi.

    Last checked 2026-08-06
  • Not required

    Transit visa is not required

    International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Malawi.

    Last checked 2026-08-06

A look at Malawi

  • Traditional wooden kayaks on the crystal clear waters of Lake Malawi with Cape Maclear mountains in background
    Lake Malawi — Africa's third largest lake and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Elephants crossing the Shire River in Liwonde National Park with lush vegetation
    Liwonde National Park — Malawi's premier wildlife destination along the Shire River
  • Colorful cichlid fish swimming among rocks in the crystal clear waters of Lake Malawi
    Lake Malawi National Park — Home to over 1000 species of colorful cichlid fish
  • Modern buildings and tree-lined streets in Lilongwe Capital City district
    Lilongwe — Malawi's capital city and main international gateway

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