Malawi visa requirements for Congoleses

Travel and visa requirements

Malawian Visa is not required for Congoleses

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Congo passport holders visiting Malawi must first apply for an E-visa.
  • This online pre-visa can be granted by the Malawi consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Malawi the traveler is then issued a visa on arrival.
  • This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30 days within one year. 
  • Congo passport holders are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure from Malawi.
  • Congo passport holders must have a return/onward ticket, and must also provide proof of hotel accommodation.
  • Congolese visiting  Malawi can extend their stay for another 90 days at the immigration office. 
  • Congolese visiting Malawi with pets must have a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or high commission. 
  •  Congolese visiting Malawi must check for Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus and Poliomyelitis,  Hepatitis B, Rabies, Meningococcal Meningitis, and Cholera vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from the Maya Maya International Airport Brazzaville, Congo to Lilongwe, Malawi. The estimated flight time is between 3 - 4 hours.
  • Christianity and Islam are the most widely practiced religion in Malawi.
  • Because the time zone currently used in Malawi is the Central Africa Time (GMT+2), Malawi is 1 hour ahead of Congo.
  • Getting around Malawi is possible through various public means of transportation including Domestic Flights, Taxis, Buses, Car Hires.
  • In Malawi, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Malawi is an African country, located south of the Equator, mostly hilly and mountainous, and has a tropical climate (or sub-tropical at high altitudes), with a hot and rainy season from mid-November to April and a relatively cool and dry season from mid-May to mid-August (that is, the austral winter).
  • Malawi has a hot summer rainfall season from November to April so the best time to visit is during the drier winter months - early May to late October.
  • Chewa and English are the most widely spoken languages in Malawi.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic Chewa phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Malawi, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel in Malawi?

Crime (usually petty) is very common in Malawi. As a visitor, you should be vigilant and cautious throughout your stay in the country.

Is Malawi a poor country?

Malawi is one of the least developed and most impoverished countries on earth. Nearly 53 percent of its 15 million inhabitants live below the poverty line.

What is Malawi famous for?

Malawi is known for its smiling, friendly people. Most importantly, it is known for its extraordinary freshwater lake, Lake Malawi, which dominates the landlocked country.

What do Malawian men wear?

There is no specific national dress for Malawian men as such -- they mainly wear western clothes such as jeans and t-shirts. There is a number, however, who will wear religious robes or clothing.