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Malawi passport to Cyprus
Malawi passport holders need a visa for Cyprus, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Cyprus lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Malawi is not one of them.
- Malawi passports get “Visa required” at 88 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Cyprus passports get “Visa free” in Malawi.
Nearby passports travelling to Cyprus
Open to Malawi passports near Cyprus
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
MalawiCyprus- Typical duration
- 7.1 hours
- From
- LLW · BLZ · DWA
- To
- LCA · PFO · ECN
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.
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.
Cyprus
Country profile
Capital
Nicosia
Population
966,400
Area
9,250 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Greek, Turkish
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
202,062 · 2024
Migrant share
14.9%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- Greek98.8%
- other1%
- unspecified0.2%
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
+357
Airports
LCA · PFO · ECN · GEC
Highlights
- Paphos
- Troodos painted churches
- Larnaca Salt Lake
Malawi · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Malawi passport need a visa for Cyprus?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Cyprus immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Cyprus typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Cyprus mission.
What about a Cyprus passport entering Malawi?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.