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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ผ Does a Malawian need a visa for Cyprus ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ?

Visa required

Yes. Malawian passport holders need a visa for Cyprus, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Cyprus before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Malawian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Cyprus or its official government website before you travel.

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.

Cyprus at a glance

Capital: Nicosia ยท Currency: Euro (EUR, โ‚ฌ) ยท Official languages: Greek, Turkish ยท Calling code: +357

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Cyprus: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 1 June 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Malawi (G) works with sockets in Cyprus. Mains voltage differs (Cyprus: 240 V; Malawi: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Easier destinations near Cyprus for Malawian passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ Cypriot passport holders visiting Malawi: Cypriot passport holders can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days.

The Malawian passport at a glance

38visa-free
3ETA
24visa on arrival
38e-Visa
95visa required

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Questions

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Cyprus?

Malawian passport holders need a visa for Cyprus, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Cyprus before travelling.

Does a Cypriot need a visa for Malawi?

Cypriot passport holders can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 30 days.