Cambodia Visa for Malawian Citizens & How to Apply

A visa is REQUIRED for Malawian passport holders visiting Cambodia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa types Requirements Information Application
Tourist (Type-T) Visa required For Malawian nationals or residents who visit Cambodia for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 13:00 - Friday - 13 December, 2024 6 days 10 hours from now
Business (Type-E) Visa required
  • For Malawians who have accepted a job offer from Cambodia.
  • For Malawian citizens who have received invitations from registered companies/organizations in Cambodia.
Get it as soon as 13:00 - Friday - 13 December, 2024 6 days 10 hours from now
Transit visa Not required For Malawian transit passengers departing on the same arrival airplane through Phnom Penh International Airport (PHP).

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes. As of December 2024, 19,629,039 Malawian passport holders require a valid visa to enter Cambodia. It allows a single entry and a maximum stay of 30 days in Cambodia for tourism purposes. Malawian passports must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for a minimum of six months at the time of application.


Visa requirement summary:

Can Malawian citizens apply for Cambodia evisa? Yes, Malawian passports are eligible for the e-visa to Cambodia.
eVisa fee: eVisa fee for Malawian citizens is 130231 MWK.
eVisa processing time: 3-5 working days (Earliest is 13:30 - Thursday - 12 December, 2024 at Lilongwe local time)
Visa on arrival eligibility: Malawian passport holders are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival (VoA) for Cambodia.
How to apply? Online eVisa application

What are requirements to get Cambodia evisa for Malawi citizens?

Following is the list of Cambodia eVisa requirements for Malawian citizens:

  • Your Malawi passport must be valid for at least 6 months of your entry into Cambodia and should have at least 2 black pages.
  • A soft copy of your full passport personal detail page (in jpeg format)
  • A soft copy of your portrait photo (in jpeg format, meeting the Cambodia evisa photo requirements - 4x6cm, white background).
  • An active email to receive Evisa
  • A credit card/debit card to make payment.

Diplomatic Missions of Cambodia in Malawi

At present, Cambodia has no diplomatic representations in Lilongwe, Malawi.
The information for the nearest Cambodian embassy can be found below.

Nearest Embassy
Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Egypt
(It is a 4824.7 km distance from Lilongwe with 8 hours, 2 minutes flight)
Villa No.2E, Gamal Hemdan St/Charles De Gaulle St., Dokki, Giza, Egypt

Phone
+202 37629973/ +202 33351137
To call the embassy from Malawi, please dial +20

Office hours
Monday- Friday: 8:00 am - 17:00 pm (Close now)

Time Right Now
Lilongwe: 02:13 AM, Saturday 07 December 2024
Giza: 02:13 AM, Saturday 07 December 2024
Time Difference: None

Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Egypt

How to Get Cambodia Visa for Malawian citizens

There are two available methods for Malawian citizens and foreign passports living in Malawi to apply for a visa to Cambodia.

Cambodia eVisa

Applying for an eVisa from Malawi? Here is a step-by-step guide:

  1. Fill in a secure online eVisa form
  2. Upload your Malawian passport data page and a 4*6cm photo.
  3. Confirm and pay the e-Visa fee (75 USD ~ 130231 MWK)
  4. Get your eVisa approval in 3-5 business days (The earliest is 13:00 PM, Malawi local time on 13 December 2024).
  5. Present your eVisa certificate at the immigration checking point.

Cambodia visa on arrival

Malawian nationals are eligible for the 30-day visa-on-arrival program:

  1. Tourist visas: $30 USD ~ 52092 Kwacha(MWK)
  2. Business visas: $35 USD ~ 60774 Kwacha(MWK)

Eligible ports of entry

Malawian visitors holding a valid eVisa can enter at one of the following ports of entry and exit in Cambodia:

Ports of entry/exit Distance and travel time (from Lilongwe Malawi)
Phnom Penh International Airport 8254.3 km / 5129.0 miles (13 hours, 45 minutes)
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport 8211.3 km / 5102.3 miles (13 hours, 41 minutes)
Sihanoukville International Airport 8096.3 km / 5030.8 miles (13 hours, 29 minutes)
Cham Yeam 8057.0 km / 5006.4 miles (13 hours, 25 minutes)
Poipet 8090.7 km / 5027.3 miles (13 hours, 29 minutes)
Bavet 8376.7 km / 5205.0 miles (13 hours, 57 minutes)
Trapeang Kriel 8456.7 km / 5254.7 miles (14 hours, 5 minutes)

Malawi & Cambodia travel information

Malawi Cambodia Differences
Local time 02:13 (07 December, 2024) 07:13 (07 December, 2024) There is no time difference between Malawi and Cambodia.
Population 19,629,039 16,947,597 2,681,442 more than Cambodia.
Current weather moderate rain 28°C (Lilongwe) light rain 30°C (Phnom Penh) 2°C lower than Cambodia
Distance Lilongwe
  • Phnom Penh (8254.0 km / 5129.0 miles)
  • Siem Reap (8211.0 km / 5102.0 miles)
Average distance is 8220 km or 5108 miles.
Today’s holiday
  • There are no holidays today in Malawi
  • Upcoming holiday is Christmas Day which will occur in 2 weeks, 3 days.
The next public holiday in Cambodia is Dec. 21, 2024 which will start in 1 week, 6 days (Lilongwe local time)

Malawi Public Holidays 2024

The Royal Embassy of Cambodia may close during the following public holidays and observances in Malawi.

Public holiday Date to be observed Counting down
December Solstice Saturday, 21 December 2024 1 week, 6 days
January 1 Bank Holiday Wednesday, 01 January 2025 3 weeks, 3 days
New Year Wednesday, 01 January 2025 3 weeks, 3 days
Coptic Christmas Day Tuesday, 07 January 2025 4 weeks, 2 days
Victory over Genocide Day Tuesday, 07 January 2025 4 weeks, 2 days
Revolution Day January 25 Saturday, 25 January 2025 1 month, 2 weeks
International Women Day Saturday, 08 March 2025 3 months
March Equinox Thursday, 20 March 2025 3 months, 1 week
Eid el Fitr Monday, 31 March 2025 3 months, 3 weeks
Eid el Fitr Day 2 Tuesday, 01 April 2025 3 months, 3 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

Are there any Cambodian diplomatic missions in Malawi?

No. There is no embassy of Cambodia in Malawi.

How much does a Cambodian eVisa cost for Malawian nationals?

The cost of an eVisa for Malawian citizens is approximately (75 USD ~ 130231 MWK) for a standard processing time of 3-5 working days.

How soon can I get a visa for Cambodia from Malawi?

The earliest possible for getting an eVisa for Cambodia is around 13:30 PM on 12 December 2024 (Lilongwe local time).

What are the best ways to obtain a visa for Cambodia?

If you are currently living in Malawi, you can:

  • Apply for an e-visa online.