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🇵🇭 Does a Filipino need a visa for Malawi 🇲🇼?

Visa-free · up to 90 days

No. Filipino passport holders can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 90 days.

Rule updated from Wikipedia's “Visa requirements for Philippine citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa on arrival. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Malawi or its official government website before you travel.

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.

Malawi at a glance

Capital: Lilongwe · Currency: Malawian kwacha (MWK, MK) · Official languages: English, Chewa · Calling code: +265

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Malawi: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 25 February 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Malawi uses plug types G, the Philippines uses A, B, C. Mains voltage differs (Malawi: 230 V; the Philippines: 220 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 Malawi →

The other way round

🇲🇼 Malawian passport holders visiting the Philippines: Malawian passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.

The Filipino passport at a glance

39visa-free
2ETA
19visa on arrival
47e-Visa
91visa required

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Questions

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Malawi?

Filipino passport holders can visit Malawi without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can a Filipino stay in Malawi without a visa?

Up to 90 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.

Does a Malawian need a visa for the Philippines?

Malawian passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.