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Pathways to Malawi Residence and Citizenship

Malawi

Malawi’s covered options include a Temporary Employment Permit, a Business Residence Permit for qualifying foreign-funded activity, and study at an approved institution. A work permit must be obtained before entry to take up the job. Business owners need approval for their own activity, and timely renewal requires evidence that the business remains viable.

The East Africa and Indian Ocean guide compares the covered options and links to their requirements.

Ways to qualify

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Career & business

For people with a job offer, in-demand skills, or a business to build. Most of these routes lead to settlement, and in time to citizenship.

Malawi Business Residence Running an approved local business can support a residence application in Malawi. The business and your personal role must qualify. residency Malawi Work Residence A local employer can support an application to live and work in Malawi, subject to the required employment and residence approvals. residency

Study

Routes to study there, and often to stay on and work after you graduate.

Malawi Student Residence Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Malawi can support an application for student residence. residency