About Malawi

Whether your company is sending employees to Malawi or expanding your worldwide footprint—Fragomen is here to help. Our experienced immigration professionals partner with businesses of all sizes to develop immigration strategies that can help you achieve your goals.

  • Malawi's immigration system provides limited options for employers of foreign nationals.
  • Eligible foreign nationals intending to conduct business activities must obtain an eVisa, which is valid for 30 days and may be extended for a further 60 days upon application and payment of appropriate fees. Those seeking to change their status to work-authorized must apply for a Short-Term Work Authorization (Temporary Employment Permit). SADC nationals are visa-exempt for up to 90 days but must renew their entry status every 30 days.
  • Foreign nationals who intend to engage in short-term, active, productive work in Malawi must obtain a Temporary Employment Permit (TEP). The TEP application is filed and processed before entering Malawi. TEPs are generally valid for up to 6 months. They can be extended for an additional 6 months, after which the foreign national must apply for an Employment Permit (long-term work permit). A TEP application renewal must be submitted 3 months before the expiry of the permit.
  • Foreign nationals intending to engage in long-term, active, productive work in Malawi must obtain an Employment Permit. The Employment Permit is valid for 2 years and is processed before entering Malawi. Dependents may accompany the Employment Permit holder.

If you have questions, please contact the global immigration profesional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to ​[email protected].

 

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    Guidance, support and technology to help you get your business travelers on the ground quickly and compliantly.

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    Personalized support to help ease the burden of complex immigration consular processing.

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  • Corporate Immigration Program Development

    World-class corporate immigration services to help you optimize your immigration operations.

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    The help you need, when you need it most.

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    Advice and planning for your growing Digital Nomad population.

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  • Document Services

    Proactive planning and on-the-ground support to streamline the immigration document process.

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  • Employment Verification Services

    Modern, streamlined employment verification solutions to increase your compliance and minimize your exposure to risk.

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    Strategic and tailored consultation to help you achieve your business goals. 

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  • Immigration Training

    Unmatched training means better immigration experiences for your employees.

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    Comprehensive, end-to-end immigration services and technology to help streamline business immigration.

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  • Private Client Services

    Sound, holistic alternative residency and citizenship solutions to help you seize your opportunities.

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  • Remobilization Services

    Strategic support to help remobilize quickly and prepare for the future of work.

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    As the world moves forward from the pandemic, some companies are calling employees back to the office full-time, while others are implementing or formalizing hybrid work schedules.

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