Japanese visa for Malawian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Malawian passport holders visiting Japan for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Malawian citizens to enter Japan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Japan e-visa for Malawian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Japan visa on arrival for Malawian citizens | Not Available | |
Japan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Malawian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Japan.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Japan.
If you are looking for Japan 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 Japan nearest your place of residence.
- Lilongwe: The Embassy of Japan in Lilongwe, Malawi (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 37 minutes)
Japan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Japan diplomatic mission offices to Malawi for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Malawi traveling to Japan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Malawi) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 919 | N/A |
| 2009 | 747 | -18.72% |
| 2010 | 947 | 26.77% |
| 2011 | 684 | -27.77% |
| 2012 | 919 | 34.36% |
| 2013 | 1,140 | 24.05% |
| 2014 | 1,475 | 29.39% |
| 2015 | 2,171 | 47.19% |
| 2016 | 2,644 | 21.79% |
| 2017 | 3,156 | 19.36% |
| 2018 | 3,431 | 8.71% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Japan & Malawi comparison
Japan's area is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi), while the area of Malawi is approximately 94,280 km2 (36,401 sq mi). This means Malawi is 3.87 times smaller than Japan.
As of April 2024, Japan's population is ~125.0 million people - 103,770,409 more people than the population of Malawi.
We have highlighted Japan & Malawi’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Japan | Malawi | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 124,958,743 | 21,188,334 | 103.8 million more people live in Japan than Malawi |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 247 | 16 | Japan has 231 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Malawi. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 41 | Japan passport holders can visit 101 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 421 | 29 | Japanese hosts 392 more foreign missions than Malawi. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Malawi travel to Japan in one year?
The number of visitors from Malawi visiting Japan in 2018 was approximately 3,431.
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- Travel time: 23 hours 58 minutes
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