Malawi Visa Information

Summary

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	No	Yes/1
Australian	Yes	No	Yes/1
Canadian	Yes	No	Yes/1
USA	Yes	No	Yes/1
Other EU	Yes	Yes/2	Yes/1

Passports

Passport valid for at least six months beyond date of intended departure required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Note: 1.

All nationals referred to in the chart above are required to have a return air-ticket except in special circumstances such as long-term study visits or working contracts etc.

Visas

Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above, except the following:

a)

2.

nationals of Austria, Bulgaria,Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia, who

do

need a visa.

Note:

Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements

Types of Visa and Cost
Single-entry

: £45 (three months).

Multiple-entry

: £70 (up to six months); £90 (up to one year).

Transit

: £20.

Validity

Three months from date of issue.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission)

Working Days Required

Visa applications are processed every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 hrs to 15:00hrs and can be collected the same day.

Warning

Most visits to Malawi are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Driving in Malawi can be hazardous. Drive carefully, always wear a seatbelt and avoid travel after dark. Potholes, animals, abandoned vehicles and cyclists can often cause serious accidents, as do vehicles traveling at night without lights. Travel between towns by public minibus or pick-up truck is not recommended; vehicles are often in poor condition and overloaded. Fatal accidents are frequent and emergency services are basic.

Due to heavy rainfall in early January 2008, the Lower Shire Valley has experienced some localized flooding. Drivers should be aware this has washed away a number of road bridges. Visitors should check local media for more information.

In Lilongwe, the majority of attacks on visitors take place on Kenyatta Drive and around the bus station. Travelers should take care when visiting these areas.

Vaccinations

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Diphtheria	Yes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	Yes
Rabies	Sometimes
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	Yes
Yellow Fever	Sometimes*

Health Care
Health insurance is essential. It is advisable to take personal medical supplies, including needles.

 

 

List of countries having Embassies and Consulates in the Malawi
Greece ,Angola ,Germany ,Ireland ,Netherlands ,South Africa ,Spain ,Tanzania ,United Arab Emirates ,United Kingdom ,United States ,Zambia ,Zimbabwe ,Belgium ,France ,Austria ,Ethiopia ,Japan ,Kenya ,Mozambique ,Namibia ,Brazil ,Taiwan ,Egypt ,Libya ,