Vietnam Visa Requirements for Malawian citizens

Visa requirement for Malawian citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding Malawian passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Sept. 10, 2026, 6:27 a.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For Malawian passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 06:27 - Thursday - 10 September, 2026
Work	Visa required	For Malawian nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from Malawi who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

Malawian passport holders or foreign passports living in Malawi can choose between 03 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.

E-visa application

To apply for an e-visa online from Malawi, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your Malawian passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 0 MWK)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Lilongwe time on .
5. Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.

Apply at the embassy

To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Malawi, the following documents are required:

• Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
• Application form (Click here to download)
• 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
• Visa application fees

Apply for visa on arrival

Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for applicants who plan to arrive Vietnam by air from Malawi. The process involves 4 simple steps:

1. Submit an online form for the approval letter.
2. Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
3. Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
4. Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.

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Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in )

*Above price does NOT include stamping fee at Vietnam airport which is 25 USD for single entry (1 month/3 month) and 50 USD multiple entry (1 month/3 month). The price is quoted in MWK, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from Malawi can use the e-visa to enter at one of the following ports of entry/exit in Vietnam:

Ports of entry/exit	Types	Distance and travel time (from Malawi)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	8692.9 km / 5401.5 miles (14 hours, 29 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	8768.6 km / 5448.6 miles (14 hours, 36 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	8724.3 km / 5421.0 miles (14 hours, 32 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	8296.4 km / 5155.1 miles (13 hours, 49 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	8751.1 km / 5437.7 miles (14 hours, 35 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	8711.3 km / 5413.0 miles (14 hours, 31 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	8119.8 km / 5045.4 miles (13 hours, 31 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	8419.2 km / 5231.5 miles (14 hours, 1 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	8640.4 km / 5368.9 miles (14 hours, 24 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	8560.5 km / 5319.2 miles (14 hours, 16 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	8525.4 km / 5297.4 miles (14 hours, 12 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	8809.3 km / 5473.9 miles (14 hours, 40 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	8176.2 km / 5080.4 miles (13 hours, 37 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	8606.6 km / 5347.9 miles (14 hours, 20 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	8563.4 km / 5321.1 miles (14 hours, 16 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	8634.6 km / 5365.3 miles (14 hours, 23 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	8377.1 km / 5205.3 miles (13 hours, 57 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	8916.4 km / 5540.4 miles (14 hours, 51 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	8459.0 km / 5256.2 miles (14 hours, 5 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	8542.6 km / 5308.2 miles (14 hours, 14 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	8268.0 km / 5137.5 miles (13 hours, 46 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	8232.1 km / 5115.2 miles (13 hours, 43 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	8412.3 km / 5227.2 miles (14 hours, 1 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	8376.3 km / 5204.8 miles (13 hours, 57 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	8741.6 km / 5431.8 miles (14 hours, 34 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	8753.9 km / 5439.4 miles (14 hours, 35 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	8117.4 km / 5043.9 miles (13 hours, 31 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	8807.2 km / 5472.5 miles (14 hours, 40 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	8766.8 km / 5447.4 miles (14 hours, 36 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	8730.3 km / 5424.8 miles (14 hours, 33 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	8782.8 km / 5457.4 miles (14 hours, 38 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	8432.0 km / 5239.4 miles (14 hours, 3 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	8459.5 km / 5256.5 miles (14 hours, 5 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	Malawi	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	04:57 (10 September, 2026)	09:57 (10 September, 2026)	Malawi is 5.0 hours behind Vietnam.
Population	0	97,996,241	97,996,241 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	overcast clouds 25°C (Lilongwe)	moderate rain 29°C (Hanoi)	4°C lower than Vietnam
Distance	Lilongwe	Hanoi (8693.0 km / 5402.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (8419.0 km / 5231.0 miles)	Average distance is 8551 km or 5313 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in Malawi	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Sept. 23, 2026 which will start in 1 week, 5 days (Lilongwe local time)