Category: Humanitarian / Refugee / Asylum Visa
Overview: Malawi offers protection under international and national law to individuals fleeing persecution, conflict, or disaster, granting asylum or refugee status for safety and basic rights within the country.
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution or be fleeing conflict/disaster, meeting criteria of the 1951 Refugee Convention or Malawi's national immigration laws.
Processing Time: ~365 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.immigration.gov.mw/
Summary: Provides protection in Malawi for individuals fleeing persecution, conflict, or disaster. Eligibility requires proving a genuine need for international protection. Main benefit is safety, shelter, and basic rights.