Sub Saharan Africa

Visas

British nationals do not require visas for tourist visits. Visitors are usually granted 30-day tourist visas on arrival; these can be renewed up to a maximum of 90 days at the cost of 5,000 Malawi Kwacha. It is recommended that you carry a photocopy of your passport and visa with you at all times.

 

The Malawian High Commission can also advise on other types of entry requirement, and the procedure for longer stays.

You are not allowed to work as a volunteer, even unpaid, on a tourist visa. For details on entry requirements as a volunteer, contact the Malawian High Commission in London for advice.

Passport validity

Passports should be valid for at least 6 months from the proposed date of entry.

Departure tax

Since July 2008 Malawi airport departure tax has been collected in the price of the air ticket and you are not required to pay it on departure.

Travelling with children

Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country and/or before permitting the children to leave the country. 

 

For further information on Malawi's immigration requirements please contact the Malawian High Commission in London.