Malawi e-Permit Portal

Applying for Malawi immigration permits now made simple. Online, 24/7, available from everywhere

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Invest in Malawi

The Malawi economy is agro based with agriculture contributing 37% of the national GDP and employing 80% of the total workforce. Main exports are tobacco, tea, sugar, apparel and clothing, cotton, nuts, pulses, sawn & plied wood, natural rubber, coffee, spices, hides & skins and wooden furniture. For more info Click Here

Lake Malawi

Welcome to Malawi, the warm heart of Africa. Home to 17.5 million people, from different walks of life; a freshwater lake with over 1000 species nurtured in their natural ecosystem. A country graced by nature’s attractions and untamed beauty. The land of perfect sunsets, and peaceful lakeside breeze.


Types of Permits

  • Temporary Residence Permit

    This is issued to a visitor with a valid Visitors / Business Visit permit who has resided in Malawi for the maximum of 90 days but has a legitimate and justifiable reasons for continued residence. For more info about this permit , Please Click Here

  • Study Permit

    This is a permit which allows a person to enter Malawi and study at an approved Educational Institution / to do research. For more info about this permit , Please Click Here

  • Employment Permit

    This permit is issued to persons before they enter Malawi for the purpose of taking up specified employment in Malawi. For more info about this permit , Please Click Here

  • Business Residence Permit

    This is a permit which authorises a person to reside in Malawi for the purpose of carrying on, practicing or engaging in such business, profession or occupation for gain, profit or reward as self –employed person or a partner or proprietor. For more info about this permit , Please Click Here

  • Permanent Residence Permit

    It is a permit issued to a person authorising one to reside in Malawi permanently. For more info about this permit , Please Click Here

  • Diplomatic Permit

    This is a permit which allows diplomat's to work at the embassies / foreign missions in malawi. For more info about this permit , Please Click Here

  • Technical Assistance Permit

    This is a permit which allows foreign nationals working on development activities in malawi from the sponsors ( Country / Agency). For more info about this permit , Please Click Here

New Applications

You can now apply for various immigration permits for Malawi online. Please read the application guidelines before attempting to apply.

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Renew Permit

You can now renew/extened your permit online. Please read the application guidelines before attempting to apply.

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Track Application Status

To track the status of your application please click on the button below and enter the required reference details.

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About Us

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs and Homeland Security of the Republic of Malawi. It is mandated to provide quality services to the general public in areas of border control, issuance of travel documents, residential and work permits, visas and citizenship to eligible persons.