Malawi visa requirements for Malagasys

Travel and visa requirements

Malawian Visa is not required for Malagasys

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • For a period of 30 days, citizens of Madagascar can travel to Malawi by applying for an e-visa.
  • Malagasies can also visit Malawi by obtaining a visa on arrival at any international airport in Malawi.
  • 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.
  • Nationals of Madagascar are not allowed to exit Malawi with money up to $3000.
  • Visitors are to pay an airport tax of $30 at the airport of departure.
  • Travellers from Madagascar 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.
  • Visitors with pets (dogs or cats) must have a veterinarian good health certificate and a certificate of vaccination against rabies.
  • Intending visitors can get to Malawi from any international airport in Madagascar. There are international airports in Antananarivo and Toamasina.
  • Air Madagascar, Air Mauritius, Kenya Airways and South African Airways are some of the airlines that fly from Madagascar to Malawi.
  • The estimated flight duration from Antananarivo to Lilongwe, Malawi is 6 hours, 25 minutes.
  • 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). Madagascar is an hour ahead of Malawi.
  • 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 for tourists?

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 other areas frequented by tourists. Tourists are advised to remain cautious throughout their stay in the country.

When is it best 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.

What is the official currency of 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.

What is the most practiced religion in 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.