Foreign travel advice

Malawi

Entry requirements

This information is for people travelling on a full 바카라 사이트˜British citizen바카라 사이트™ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government바카라 사이트™s understanding of Malawi바카라 사이트™s current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Malawi set and enforce entry rules. If you바카라 사이트™re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the .

Passport validity requirements

Your passport must have an 바카라 사이트˜expiry date바카라 사이트™ at least 6 months after the day you arrive in Malawi.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visa requirements

If you are travelling to Malawi for a visit of 30 days or less on a British passport you do not need a visa.  

If you wish to live, work or study in Malawi, visit the for further information.

Travelling with children from South Africa

If you바카라 사이트™re travelling with children aged 17 and under and passing through South Africa, see what documents you need in South Africa travel advice.

Vaccine requirements

To enter Malawi, you must have certificates to prove you바카라 사이트™ve had:  

  • a yellow fever vaccination if you바카라 사이트™re coming from a
  • a polio vaccine, in some circumstances

For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .

Customs rules

There are strict rules about . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.