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Visa free
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Policy · MalawiPassport Atlas
United Kingdom passport to Malawi
Yes — United Kingdom passport holders can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- Malawi lets 148 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United Kingdom is one of them.
- United Kingdom passports get “Visa free” at 115 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Malawi passports get “Visa required” in United Kingdom.
Nearby passports travelling to Malawi
Open to United Kingdom passports near Malawi
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
United KingdomMalawi- Typical duration
- 12.4 hours
- From
- LHR · LGW · MAN
- To
- LLW · BLZ · DWA
Usual hubs
South Africa · 15.5 hours
Kenya · 12.7 hours
Ethiopia · 13 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
United Kingdom
Country profile
Capital
London
Population
68.3 million
Area
244,820 km²
Currency
British pound GBP
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
11.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
17.1%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White87.2%
- other3.7%
- Black/African/Caribbean/black British3%
- Asian/Asian British: Indian2.3%
- mixed2%
- Asian/Asian British: Pakistani1.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Malawi
Country profile
Capital
Lilongwe
Population
20.7 million
Area
118,480 km²
Currency
Malawian kwacha MWK
Languages
English, Chewa
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
186,719 · 2024
Migrant share
0.9%
Ethnic groups · 2018
- Chewa34.3%
- Lomwe18.8%
- Yao13.2%
- Ngoni10.4%
- Tumbuka9.2%
- Sena3.8%
- Other10.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+265
Airports
LLW · BLZ · DWA · KGJ
Highlights
- Lake Malawi
- Mulanje
- National Monument
United Kingdom · Visa free
FAQ
Does a United Kingdom passport need a visa for Malawi?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Malawi typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Malawi mission.
What about a Malawi passport entering United Kingdom?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.