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🇲🇼 Does a Malawian need a visa for Uzbekistan 🇺🇿?

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.

Uzbekistan at a glance

Capital: Tashkent · Currency: Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS, so'm) · Official languages: Russian, Uzbek · Calling code: +998

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Uzbekistan: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 22 January 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Uzbekistan uses plug types C, F, I, Malawi uses G. Mains voltage differs (Uzbekistan: 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.

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Easier destinations near Uzbekistan for Malawian passport holders

• 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan — e-Visa
• 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan — e-Visa
• 🇹🇯 Tajikistan — e-Visa

The other way round

🇺🇿 Uzbekistani passport holders visiting Malawi: Uzbekistani 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

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