Malawi visa requirements for Gaboneses

Travel and visa requirements

Malawian Visa is not required for Gaboneses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Gabon passport holders can visit Malawi by obtaining a visa on arrival at any international airport in Malawi.
  • This visa on arrival allows Gabonese to stay in Malawi for a period of 30 days.
  • Intending visitors must possess a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond their expected date of exit from Malawi. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
  • On entry into Malawi, visitors with foreign currency will be required to declare it.
  • Visitors from Gabon are not allowed to exit Malawi with funds of up to $3000.
  • Visitors are to pay an airport tax of $30 at the airport of departure.
  • Gabon citizens travelling to Malawi with pets must provide a veterinarian’s good health certificate and a certificate of vaccination against rabies.
  • Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay, which could be a recent bank statement.
  • Confirmation of accommodation during their entire stay in Malawi, which can be a confirmed hotel reservation is required.
  • Intending visitors can get to Malawi from any international airport in Gabon. There are international airports in Libreville and Port-Gentil.
  • ASKY, British Airways, Kenya Airways and Ethiopia Airways are some of the airlines that fly from Gabon to Malawi.
  • The estimated flight duration from Gabon to Lilongwe, Malawi is 16 hours.
  • Malawi has a subtropical climate, with distinct dry and rainy seasons. The warm-wet season runs from November to April, which is the best time to visit the country, while the dry season lasts from September to October.
  • The Malawian kwacha is the official currency of Malawi. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Christianity is the dominating religion in Malawi with about 44% being Christain protestants, 18% being Roman Catholics and other Christian denominations are about 18% of the country’s population. Other religions like Islam and traditional beliefs are present as well.
  • Tourists travelling to Malawi can budget an average of $50 to spend per person on each day.
  • The power plugs and sockets used in Malawi are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Malawi has English as its official language and Chichewa as the national and most widely spoken language. Chinyanja, Chiyao, and Chitumbuka are other indigenous languages in Malawi.
  • Malawi uses the Central Africa Time (GMT+2). Malawi is an hour ahead of Gabon.
  • Visitors can move around in Malawi with buses, taxis and car rental
  • Some of the tourist attractions in Malawi include Liwonde National Park, Kasungu National Park, Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve and Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve.
  • Tourists are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and also monitor local news broadcasts while in the country.
  • Tourists are also advised to take sensible precautions to protect themselves from muggers and bag-snatchers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malawi safe?

Malawi is relatively safe to visit, though violent crimes are not exactly unheard of. Muggings and robberies happen in larger cities, usually in Lilongwe, and in areas frequented by tourists. Tourists are advised to remain cautious throughout their stay in the country.

Can you use US dollars in Malawi?

The official currency used in Malawi is the Kwacha, but US dollars are widely accepted throughout the country.

How long should my passport be valid for before travelling to Malawi?

Gabonese are required to have a passport valid for six months beyond their date of exit from Malawi. The passport should have at least two blank pages.

What is the main religion of Malawi?

Christianity is the dominating religion in Malawi with about 44% being Christain protestants and 18% being Roman Catholics. Other Christian denominations constitute about 18% of the country’s population.

When is the best time to visit Malawi?

Malawi has a hot summer rainfall season from November to April, so the best time to visit the country is during the drier winter months of early May to late October.