Malawi Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	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 of countries referred to in the chart above.

Note: 1. All nationals of countries 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 of countries referred to in the chart above, except the following:
a) 2. nationals of Austria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, 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 (see General Info).

Types of Visa and Cost
Single-entry: £45. Multiple-entry: £70 (up to six months); £90 (up to one year). Transit: £32.

Validity
Three months from date of issue.

Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see General Info.

Working Days Required
In most cases, applications for nationals of countries referred to in the chart above will be processed within five working days.

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 can be hazardous. Travelers should drive carefully, avoid traveling after dark and should always wear seat belts.
There have been armed car-jackings, especially of 4x4 vehicles. Travelers are warned not to resist.
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.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Yellow Fever	No	1
Cholera	Yes	2
Typhoid and Polio	3	N/A
Malaria	4	N/A

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

Note
1
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers arriving from, or transiting through, infected areas.

2
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to Malawi. However, cholera is a risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.

Note
It has been reported that cholera vaccination certificates have been demanded at the border with Tanzania; if immunization is necessary, avoid the use of local needles under all circumstances.

3
Typhoid may occur in rural areas.

4
Malaria risk exists all year throughout the country. The predominant malignant falciparum strain is reported to be highly resistant to chloroquine and resistant to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine. The recommended prophylaxis is mefloquine.


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