Malawi visa requirements for Kenyans
Travel and visa requirements
Malawian Visa is not required for Kenyans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Citizens of Kenya do not require a visa to visit Malawi for a stay of up to 90 days.
- Prospective visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond their stay in Malawi. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
- On entry into Malawi, visitors with foreign currency will be asked to declare it.
- Tourists are not allowed to exit Malawi with funds of up to $3000.
- Kenya national 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.
- Confirmation of accommodation during their stay in Malawi is needed.
- Visitors are to pay an airport tax of $30 at the airport of departure.
- Intending visitors can get to Malawi from any international airport in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
- Kenya Airways, Malawian Airlines and Ethiopia Airways are some of the airlines that fly from Kenya to Malawi.
- The estimated flight duration from Nairobi to Lilongwe, Malawi is 2 hours, 10 minutes, 7 hours, 20 minutes from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 4 hours, 40 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Malawian kwacha is the official currency of Malawi. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
- Kenyans travelling to Malawi can budget an average of $50 to spend per person on each day.
- 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 uses the Central Africa Time (GMT+2) which puts Kenya an hour ahead of Malawi.
- The climate in Malawi is subtropical, 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.
- 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
Can I travel to Malawi without a passport?
Kenya nationals are required to provide a passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond their stay in Malawi.
Is Malawi safe for tourist travel?
Malawi is quite safe for tourists, with few reports of crime and violence. However, tourists are still advised to take sensible precautions to protect themselves from muggers and bag-snatchers.
Do Kenyans require a visa to travel to Malawi?
No, Kenya nationals can travel to Malawi for a period of 90 days without the need for a visa.