Vietnam Visa Requirement for citizens of Malawi

Are Malawian citizens exempted from Vietnam visa?

NO, as a citizen of Malawi, you MUST acquire a visa before entering Vietnam whether you travel or go on a business trip.

To be allowed to enter Vietnam, in addition to Visa, you need to meet 02 follow conditions:

• Malawi passport has 6-month validity (at least) since your entry date to Vietnam
• Malawi passport has 02 blank pages in minimum.

How to get a Vietnam visa for Malawian Citizens?

You can get Vietnam visa from Malawi in 2 ways:

1- Getting Visa at Vietnamese Embassy

We regret to inform that there is no Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate in Malawi at the present. Please contact directly to Vietnam Embassy/ Consulate in other countries during business hours for visa issue.

To obtain Vietnam Visa, you must prepare the required documents:

• A visa application form is filled with your information, the printed one, and sticked with your photo and your sign.
• Your original passport
• Invitation letter from Vietnam (in case you want to get business visa)
• Other necessary documents are required by the Embassy.

You should contact directly to the Embassy to ask for more detailed information to have the best preparation, avoid having to go back many times.

2-Getting Vietnam e-Visa online (highly recommended)

To get a Vietnam e‑visa online, you just need to follow these 3 simple steps:

1. Complete the online e-visa application form
   Please upload clear, high-resolution images of your passport’s bio page and a 4x6cm photograph in .jpg format.
2. Review your application and submit payment
   It is essential to thoroughly review and confirm all details in your application, including your arrival ports and travel dates. Be informed that any changes cannot be made after your e-visa has been issued.
3. Receive your e-visa via your email
   Once you have received your e-visa document through email, please print it and carry it with you when arriving at the entry point in Vietnam.

Vietnam e-Visa fees for Malawi