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Malawi ordinary-passport route to Russia

Malawi passports require a regular Russian visa; Malawi is not eligible for the unified eVisa.

Direct answer

Ordinary passport holders covered by this rule require the appropriate regular visa before travel.

Published value

Regular visa required

Conditions

Passport scope
all
Regular visa required
Yes

Official evidence

Only official Russian MFA, KD MID or official Russian mission sources are accepted as factual evidence for published rules.

Russian MFA Consular Department

Conditions of entry and stay of foreign citizens in the Russian Federation — Stage 112.5C

Open official source
Malawi: visas are required for all passport types.
Authority
Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
Last checked
21 Sept 2026