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 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 (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 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 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.

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?
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.


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