🇲🇼 Malawi · Employer-sponsored work
Temporary Employee Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immigration.gov.mw/permits/temporary-employee-permit/.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
https://immigration.gov.mw/permits/temporary-employee-permit/ · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://immigration.gov.mw/permits/temporary-employee-permit/ · verified 2026-06-24
No direct PR path
“A TEP can be renewed twice through submission of a TEP Renewal Application Form and supporting documents to the Immigration offices.”
https://immigration.gov.mw/permits/temporary-employee-permit/ · verified 2026-06-24
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.