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How to Check Your Malawian Passport Application Status

updated on : Monday, 5 Oct, 2026 · 2 min read · from 2 official sources

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  • You can check your ePassport status using an online link provided by the Immigration Department2
  • Apply at least 20 days before travelling to allow time for processing6

To check the status of your Malawian passport application, you can use the ePassport tracking link provided by the Immigration Department.2

How to track your application

  • Visit the Immigration Department’s ePassport application status tracking page using the link available on their website2
  • Enter your application details to view the current status of your passport2
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Before you travel

  • The Immigration Department advises all passport applicants not to make travel arrangements before their passport is ready6
  • You are encouraged to apply at least 20 days before travelling to allow sufficient time for your application to be processed6

Official sources

  1. Track Application immigration.gov.mw
  2. Passports immigration.gov.mw

Every fact in this guide comes from these official Government of Malawi pages, numbered to match. Fees, dates and rules change: confirm on the official site before you go. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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