Kenya visa requirements for Malawi citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
Entry details
On a Malawi passport, you need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), not a visa for Kenya. The Malawi passport currently ranks #129 of 199 worldwide, with 69 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
Kenya is among the easier countries to enter, admitting 198 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #127 with 70 open destinations. As fellow Africa countries, their rules are frequently tied to regional arrangements. The reverse direction is smoother: Kenya passport holders get visa-free for Malawi.
In the opposite direction, Kenya citizens travelling to Malawi face: visa-free for up to 90 days.
How to get the eTA
Official Kenya eTA portal · fee: $32. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →