Visa Requirements
Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Malawi?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Hong Kong citizens travelling to Malawi
Nationals of a limited number of countries may enter Malawi without a visa. You must carry a valid passport and be prepared to demonstrate sufficient funds and onward travel arrangements upon arrival.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Hong Kong passport holders can enter Malawi for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
Official Malawi entry requirements →
Lake Malawi
At a glance
Key facts for Hong Kong citizens visiting Malawi
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Hong Kong citizens enter Malawi
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 30 days or fewer. Beyond that, Malawi needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
Wise
Your bank marks up every HKD you spend in Malawi. Wise doesn't.
- No foreign transaction fees
- Free ATM withdrawals up to your limit
- Pay in local currency at the real rate
4.8 ★ App Store·4.8 ★ Google Play
Saily eSIM
Your phone plan was built for home. This one was built for Malawi.
Instant eSIM — from $3.99
Or unlimited data across 121 countries — from $59.99/mo
- eSIM delivered in minutes
- No SIM swapping or roaming fees
- Trusted by Nord Security
4.6 ★ App Store·4.5 ★ Google Play
Practical Info
Travel Essentials
Questions
What Hong Kong citizens ask about entering Malawi
No. Hong Kong citizens can enter Malawi without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Up to 30 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
Malawi uses MWK. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
Full change history for this route →