South African visa for Malawian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Malawian passport holders visiting South Africa for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Malawian citizens to enter South Africa for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | South Africa e-visa for Malawian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | South Africa visa on arrival for Malawian citizens | Not Available | |
South Africa tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Malawian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in South Africa.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from South Africa.
If you are looking for South Africa visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Malawi, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of South Africa nearest your place of residence.
- Lilongwe: The High Commission of South Africa in Lilongwe, Malawi (Working hours: Close now. Open in 21 minutes)
South Africa visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest South Africa diplomatic mission offices to Malawi for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Malawi traveling to South Africa from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Malawi) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 158,615 | N/A |
| 2009 | 160,285 | 1.05% |
| 2010 | 168,633 | 5.21% |
| 2011 | 163,624 | -2.97% |
| 2012 | 163,624 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 173,642 | 6.12% |
| 2014 | 166,964 | -3.85% |
| 2015 | 135,260 | -18.99% |
| 2016 | 154,017 | 13.87% |
| 2017 | 175,014 | 13.63% |
| 2018 | 197,317 | 12.74% |
| 2019 | 199,079 | 0.89% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
South Africa & Malawi comparison
South Africa's area is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi), while the area of Malawi is approximately 94,280 km2 (36,401 sq mi). This means Malawi is 12.87 times smaller than South Africa.
As of April 2024, South Africa's population is ~62.3 million people - 41,156,960 more people than the population of Malawi.
We have highlighted South Africa & Malawi’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| South Africa | Malawi | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 62,345,294 | 21,188,334 | 41.2 million more people live in South Africa than Malawi |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 124 | 16 | South Africa has 108 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Malawi. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 67 | 41 | South Africa passport holders can visit 26 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 197 | 29 | South African hosts 168 more foreign missions than Malawi. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Malawi travel to South Africa in one year?
The number of visitors from Malawi visiting South Africa in 2019 was approximately 199,079.
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