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🇲🇼 Does a Malawian need a visa for the Bahamas 🇧🇸?

What this means for your trip

Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.

Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Bahamas at a glance

Capital: Nassau · Currency: Bahamian dollar (BSD, $); United States dollar (USD, $) · Official languages: English · Calling code: +1242

U.S. State Department travel advisory for the Bahamas: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 28 July 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: the Bahamas uses plug types A, B, Malawi uses G. Mains voltage differs (the Bahamas: 120 V; Malawi: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering the Bahamas →

The other way round

🇧🇸 Bahamian passport holders visiting Malawi: Bahamian passport holders can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 90 days.

The Malawian passport at a glance

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