🇲🇼 Malawi visa requirements for North Korean citizens
North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Malawi — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
Entry rules for North Korea passport holders
North Korean travelers can obtain their visa directly at the border or airport when arriving in Malawi. Bring a passport with at least six months' validity, passport photos, and the visa fee (often payable only in cash). Lines can be long at peak times, so check whether Malawi also offers an e-visa to skip the queue.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Malawi immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The North Korean passport ranks #187 worldwide, opening 40 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (9 visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Malawi is one of them.
This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Malawian citizens need to arrange entry to North Korea in advance (visa required).
Across Eastern Africa as a whole, 11 of 16 destinations are open to North Korean travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Malawi
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Malawian kwacha (MK)
- Languages
- English, Chewa
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Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Malawi?
North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Malawi — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
What currency is used in Malawi?
The currency in Malawi is the Malawian kwacha (MK). The capital city is Lilongwe.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa on arrival for North Korean citizens traveling to Malawi. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Malawi embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for North Korean passport holders
Going the other way? North Korea visa requirements for Malawian citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.