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 - 02 August, 2024 6 days 5 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 - 02 August, 2024 6 days 5 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 nationals need a visa for Cambodia?

Yes. As of July 2024, 19,441,529 Malawian passport holders require a valid visa to enter Cambodia. Malawian passports must have at least 2 blank pages and be valid for a minimum of 6 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 - 01 August, 2024 at Lilongwe local time)
Visa on arrival eligibility: Travelers from Malawi 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?

In order to get an eVisa for Cambodia, Malawian citizens need to guarantee the following things:

  • Your Malawi passport must be valid for at least 6 months of your entry into Cambodia and should have at least 2 black pages.
  • You have a soft copy of your full passport personal detail page (in jpeg format)
  • You have a soft copy of your portrait (in jpeg format, meeting the Vietnam evisa photo requirements).
  • You have an active email to receive Evisa
  • You have 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: 07:23 AM, Saturday 27 July 2024
Giza: 08:23 AM, Saturday 27 July 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 02 August 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 07:23 (27 July, 2024) 12:23 (27 July, 2024) There is no time difference between Malawi and Cambodia.
Population 19,441,529 16,861,699 2,579,830 more than Cambodia.
Current weather sky is clear 24°C (Lilongwe) light rain 31°C (Phnom Penh) 7°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 Mother's Day which will occur in 2 months, 2 weeks.
The next public holiday in Cambodia is Sept. 22, 2024 which will start in 1 month, 3 weeks (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
Flooding of the Nile Thursday, 15 August 2024 2 weeks, 4 days
Nayrouz Wednesday, 11 September 2024 1 month, 2 weeks
Prophet Mohamed's Birthday Monday, 16 September 2024 1 month, 2 weeks
September Equinox Sunday, 22 September 2024 1 month, 3 weeks
Constitutional Day Tuesday, 24 September 2024 1 month, 3 weeks
Armed Forces Day Sunday, 06 October 2024 2 months, 1 week
Commemoration Day of King's Father Tuesday, 15 October 2024 2 months, 2 weeks
King's Coronation Day Tuesday, 29 October 2024 3 months
Independence Day Saturday, 09 November 2024 3 months, 1 week
December Solstice Saturday, 21 December 2024 4 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 01 August 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.