This permit is issued to individuals prior to their entry into Malawi for the purpose of employment in Malawi. TEP is valid for two years and can be extended twice by submitting TEP extension forms to immigration offices. The application for extension must be submitted three months before the expiration of the permit.

Note: By law, all applicants for a new TEP must wait outside Malawi until their applications are approved.

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Any foreigner who intends to get a job in Malawi can apply.

The work permit is valid for at least 6 months and no more than 2 years upon first issue.

A work permit is issued to individuals prior to their entry into Malawi for the purpose of employment in Malawi. The organization is responsible for submitting the permit application on behalf of the applicant.

The application for a work permit must be submitted to the immigration department while the applicant is outside Malawi in order to start work once the application is approved.

By law, all applicants for a new work permit must wait outside Malawi until the application is approved.

Under the Immigration Act, it is a criminal offense to work or be employed in Malawi without a temporary work permit/work permit.

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Types of work visas in Malawi

Malawi requires all foreigners entering the country to have a passport that is valid for at least six months after their intended departure. Not all passport holders will need a visa, as citizens of some countries, such as the USA and Japan, do not need a visa to enter Malawi for tourist purposes.

Persons who need a visa can apply online . Most visa applications are processed within three working days. Foreigners must also obtain a Visitor's Permit (VP) or Business Visit (BV), which allows them to stay in the country for no more than 30 days — these documents provide for the possibility of extending the permit for a period of up to 60 days.

Malawi work visa requirements

When applying for a visa in Malawi, you will need a completed application and a valid passport, as well as:

• Two passport photos
• Detailed cover letter
• Plane tickets/route
• Confirmed hotel reservation
• Bank statements for the last three months
• Confirmation of yellow fever vaccine if you are arriving from an at-risk country.
  
  

After receiving the visa, your employees need a temporary work permit (TEP) provided by the employer. It is valid only for those foreigners who have received a job offer from a registered organization in Malawi.

Documents required to obtain a work permit in Malawi include:

• Completed application form
• Employment contract
• Valid passport
• Autobiography
• Vacancy announcement
• Academic qualification
• Application process

When you apply for a TEP for an employee, you must follow the application process described in the Statement of Policy and New Guidance on the Issuance and Extension of Work Permits [to Expatriates]. After completing the application form, you will send it and supporting documents to the regional immigration office for processing. The application is then referred to the TEP Approval Committee and then to the Minister for a final decision.

You will also need to pay the relevant visa fees. These vary depending on your company and organization.

You should receive official notification of whether your application has been approved or rejected. If the application is approved, you must pay the relevant work permit fees within 30 days of receiving the notification. Be aware that all foreigners must wait outside of Malawi for the permit to be approved, so it may take a considerable amount of time before a foreigner is allowed to work for you legally.

There is no business visa for Malawi. Instead, you will use an electronic visa to enter the country . This visa will allow you to enter the country for business purposes without restricting the tourist activities you can engage in during your visit.