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🇲🇼 Does a Malawian need a visa for the Central African Republic 🇨🇫?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

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.

Central African Republic at a glance

Capital: Bangui · Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF, Fr) · Official languages: French, Sango · Calling code: +236

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: the Central African Republic uses plug types C, E, Malawi uses G. Mains voltage differs (the Central African Republic: 220 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 Central African Republic →

Easier destinations near the Central African Republic for Malawian passport holders

• 🇦🇴 Angola — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇨🇲 Cameroon — e-Visa
• 🇹🇩 Chad — e-Visa 90 days
• 🇨🇩 DR Congo — e-Visa
• 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea — e-Visa
• 🇬🇦 Gabon — e-Visa
• 🇸🇸 South Sudan — e-Visa
• 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe — e-Visa

The other way round

🇨🇫 Central African passport holders visiting Malawi: Central African passport holders need a visa for Malawi, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Malawian passport at a glance

All destinations for Malawi passport holders → · Who needs a visa for the Central African Republic →

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