UAE Visa Requirements for Malawian Citizens - 2024 Updated

UAE visa requirements for Malawian citizens/Dubai e visa from Malawi: Dubai, one of the world's most vibrant and captivating cities, is a top travel destination for people from all over the world. If you are a citizen of Malawi and planning to visit Dubai, you may be wondering about the UAE visa requirements to enter the United Arab Emirates.

Fortunately, the UAE Government recently launched an electronic visa system, allowing visitors from Malawi and other eligible countries to apply for a UAE visa online. In this article, UAE Immigration Services will discuss everything you need to know about applying for a Dubai/UAE e visa for Malawi citizens.

Dubai visa for Malawian citizens

From the types of UAE e visa fees and services to the online UAE visa application process from Malawi, we take a comprehensive look at what you need to do to get your Dubai visa as simple and fast as possible. We will also discuss the UAE e visa requirements for Malawian citizens and documents that you need to meet to qualify for a visa, as well as some tips to make the UAE e visa process smoothly and without trouble. Let's get started!

Let's Check UAE Visa Requirements For Malawian Citizens

Malawi is not on the list of UAE visa-exempt countries, therefore a valid UAE visa is REQUIRED for Malawian passport holders to enter the United Arab Emirates as well as Dubai.

To visit the UAE, Malawian citizens must possess a passport valid for at least six (06) months.

Malawian citizens can apply for a UAE visa in several ways

The nearest UAE embassy or consulate can help you obtain a UAE visa if you are a Malawian national.

Applying for a UAE e visa for Malawian citizens online through our website using a valid Malawian passport and some basic documents.

Documents required to apply for a UAE visa for Malawian citizens

Malawian applicants must submit the following documents to apply for a UAE visa according to UAE Government regulations:

• A valid Malawian passport
• A completed UAE visa application form
• A copy of Malawian passport biography first-page
• Two (02) passport-size photographs of Malawian applicants.

Check UAE e visa requirements for Malawian citizens

Learn More About UAE Visa Types For Malawian Citizens Currently Available

Various types of UAE visas are available to Malawians, but only the UAE e-Tourist visa has been approved by the UAE Government for online visa applications by all countries.

There are currently three (03) popular types of UAE e visas available to Malawian customers based on the length of your stay:

• 30-day stay UAE e visa

• 60-day stay UAE e visa

• 90-day stay UAE e visa

If you are a citizen of Malawi seeking a UAE visa, you should begin the application process before your intended date of travel, as UAE visa processing times vary based on the type of UAE visa you choose.

Obtaining a UAE e visa for Malawians is relatively easy and can be done online. If you know what type of UAE visa you need, you can apply online for a UAE visa from Malawi.

How To Apply UAE Visa For Malawian Citizens Online

Many services offer different types of UAE visas, as well as different UAE e visa requirements for Malawian citizens, so it's important to understand these differences in advance.

Currently, there are three (03) types of UAE tourist e visas with valid for two (02) months that Malawian citizens will need:

• 30-day UAE e-Tourist visa

• 60-day UAE e-Tourist visa

• 90-day UAE e-Tourist visa

In fact, the UAE electronic visa has eliminated the need for international travelers to submit necessary documents and UAE visa applications directly at the UAE embassy/consulate. But the UAE Government still requires scanned copies of the required documents to process the online UAE e visa application from Malawi.

In preparation to applying UAE e visa for Malawian citizens, please prepare the following documents

• Malawian applicant's Credit/Debit card in use, to pay for UAE visa service fees
• A recent color photo of the Malawian applicant, it should focus on your face, clean and sharp
• A Malawian passport must have full biographical information without missing any data or lines
• Malawian applicant email address to receive your UAE e visa notification and results
• You must have a Malawian passport valid for at least six (06) months from the date of registration, and at least two (02) blank pages for visa stamping.

Follow these simple steps correctly to apply UAE e visa for Malawian citizens online

• Step 1 - Fill out the Malawian applicant's information in the online UAE visa application form, including: full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, etc., as well as all information about any itinerary you have.
• Step 2 - Double check all the information entered in the step above, then the Malawian applicant needs to make the payment of the UAE e visa service fee and click "Send". UAE Immigration Services may ask you for more information (if needed).
• Step 3 - The result of the UAE e visa for Malawian citizens approval with PDF format will be sent to your email box within 1 - 3 business days. Our website has built-in online UAE visa check status feature that allows Malawian customers to track the status of your UAE e visa application in real time, any time you want.
• Step 4 - After receiving the UAE e visa application result via registered email, Malawian travelers must print out your UAE electronic visa result and carry it with you to be checked by the UAE Immigration Officer upon arrival.

A support team at UAE Immigration Services is available 24/7 to serve Malawian customers who need assistance with the online UAE visa application process from Malawi, which usually takes only 10 - 15 minutes.

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Find Out All About UAE Visa Fees And Services For Malawian Citizens

The UAE e-Tourist visa, is an electronic travel permit that mainly serves the needs of Malawian citizens who want to enter the United Arab Emirates for short-term sightseeing and entertainment purposes.

About UAE e visa fee for Malawian citizens

Amount payable when Malawian customers apply for UAE e visa includes: UAE Government fee collected by UAE Immigration Department to process UAE visa application, and UAE visa service fee charged by UAE Immigration Services.

The UAE e visa fees for Malawian applicants are determined by the UAE visa type and the UAE visa service option you choose. 

About UAE e visa services for Malawian citizens

Currently, UAE Immigration Services provides three (03) options of UAE e visa service for Malawian citizens, with varying costs depending on the needs of Malawian applicants.

Normal UAE e visa service

Used in most cases, this is the most basic and popular UAE visa service option for Malawian tourists who want to get their UAE eTourist visa within 03 working days.

Urgent UAE e visa service

Used in some special cases, this UAE visa service option is for Malawian citizens who want to get their UAE eVisa urgently within 02 business days.

Super Urgent UAE e visa service

Also known as Rush UAE e visa, used in cases of emergency. This is the fastest and most expensive UAE visa service option for Malawian customers who need a UAE electronic visa within 24 working hours.

UAE e-visa services & fees for Malawian citizens

Currently, the UAE embassy office has not yet been established in Malawi

As a result, Malawian applicants can contact and apply in person for required UAE visas at the UAE embassies or consulates in your surrounding countries. And the nearest UAE embassy to Malawi is located in Maputo, Mozambique.

You can find more information about consular and UAE visa services for Malawian citizens at the UAE embassy in Mozambique.

• The address of the UAE embassy office in Mozambique: Av. Marginal, n° 141, Rani Towers Office, 3rd Floor, Maputo, Mozambique.
• Phone number: 0025821246200.
• Email address: [email protected].

• The opening hours of the UAE embassy offices in Mozambique are 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, from Monday through Friday, except for official holidays of Mozambique and UAE. The UAE embassy is closed on Saturday & Sunday.

Anyway, Malawian applicants need to make an appointment before going to the nearest UAE embassy.

Consider Purchasing UAE Travel Insurance Together When Applying UAE Visa For Malawian Citizens Online

Important notice that UAE Travel Insurance with COVID-19 coverage is highly recommended for UAE e visa approval by the United Arab Emirates Government. Visitors from Malawi can see more UAE travel health insurance information here.

UAE Immigration Services assists Malawian customers to get UAE Travel Insurance with COVID-19 coverage without providing any other information when you apply for a UAE electronic visa on our website.

Notes About UAE Electronic Visa/Dubai E-Tourist Visa For Travelers From Malawi

• Depending on the type of UAE e-tourist visa that the Malawian customer has been granted, the validity period of the visa can be: 30 days, 60 days, 90 days or 180 days
• Malawian travelers who overstay the validity of your UAE tourist e visa in the UAE, will be charged a penalty fee.
• Malawian tourists may be banned from entering the United Arab Emirates for a certain period of time if they violate UAE visa regulations.
• The Malawian passport used to apply for the UAE electronic visa must be valid for at least six (06) months from the date of registration.
• Please remember that Malawian customers need to download and print out your UAE electronic visa, then bring it with you to show the UAE Immigration officers upon arrival.

Feel free to contact us anytime you need assistance or want to find out detailed information about the UAE e visa for Malawian citizens, we will always be ready to assist you with all we have. Finally, UAE Immigration Services hope our Malawian customers have a perfect trip to Dubai as well as the United Arab Emirates!