🇲🇼Malawi

Typically bring

• Passport with at least 6 months' validity, a digital copy of the passport's biographical page and visa page.
• Completed online application form.
• Recent passport-sized photo.
• Flight itinerary or return ticket.
• Proof of sufficient funds, such as a bank statement or traveller's cheques.

Watch out for

• Ensure your passport has enough blank visa pages for entry stamps.
• Double-check that your e-Visa application is complete and properly submitted, as incomplete applications may be rejected or delayed.
• Plan ahead for your travel dates, as e-Visa applications typically require a certain number of days to process.

Good to know

• The official currency in Malawi is the Kwacha (MWK), with US dollars accepted at tourist sites.
• Chichewa is the local language, but English is widely spoken, especially in urban areas.
• Internet and mobile connectivity are widely available, but may be patchy in rural areas.
• Malawi is considered a relatively safe country, but petty theft and petty scams are common, so be cautious with valuables and personal documents.