Hong Kong visa requirements for Malawians

Travel and visa requirements

Hong Kongese Visa is not required for Malawians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • The government of Hong Kong permits citizens of Malawi to visit their country without a visa for a duration of 90 days.
  • Prospective tourists travelling to Hong Kong are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of their arrival in Hong Kong. The passport should have at least two blank pages.
  • Malawi passport holders are also required to provide evidence that they have enough funds to cover their expenses while in Hong Kong. A valid onward or return ticket back to Malawi is needed as well.
  • Visitors to Hong Kong must provide evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Hong Kong. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in Hong Kong.
  • When entering Hong Kong, all arms and ammunition (including imitation and replica) require an import license or permit obtained prior to arrival. All lethal weapons and stunning devices are prohibited.
  • Travellers from Malawi are to provide a certificate of yellow fever vaccination on arrival into Hong Kong.
  • Citizens of Malawi travelling with pets (dogs and cats) will be required to provide a Certificate of Health for the animal signed by an official Government Veterinarian in Malawi, dated not more than 14 days before the date of departure.
  • Prospective visitors can get to Hong Kong from international airports in Malawi. There are international airports in Lilongwe and Blantyre.
  • Kenya Airways, Emirates Airways, Air China and Singapore Airlines are some of the carriers that constantly fly from Malawi to Hong Kong.
  • The estimated flight duration from Lilongwe to Beijing, Hong Kong is 19 hours, 20 minutes, and from Blantyre, it is 20 hours, 30 minutes.
  • The religion in Hong Kong is characterized by a multi-faith diversity of beliefs and practices.  Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism are some of the religions practised in Hong Kong.
  • The Hong Kong dollar is the official currency used in Hong Kong. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Chinese and English are the official languages of Hong Kong. However, most of the locals speak Cantonese, which is a dialect of Chinese.
  • The climate in Hong Kong is subtropical. Hong Kong has four distinguishable seasons - a warm and humid spring, hot and rainy summer, pleasant and sunny autumn, and cool and dry winter. 
  • Some of the special delicacies found in Hong Kong are sweet and sour pork, wontons, roast gooses, wind sand chicken, shrimp and chicken balls, phoenix talons (chickens' feet), etc.
  • Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong Standard Time (GMT+8), which puts Hong Kong six hours ahead of Malawi.
  • Visitors are advised to budget about $50 per daily spending in Hong Kong.
  • The power and socket plug used in Hong Kong are of Type G and D. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Movement in Hong Kong is possible with buses, minibuses, taxis, car rentals and trains. 
  • Visitors in Hong Kong are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are local phone calls expensive in Hong Kong?

No. Calls from local landlines are free and cost only $1 for five minutes. Hotels will usually charge for local phone calls. International Direct Dial (IDD) services to most countries and regions of the world are available too at almost all hotels in Hong Kong.

When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?

October to early December is the best time to visit Hong Kong when the weather is sunny, cool, and pleasant. January and February is the best time to experience Hong Kong festivals -- it is the time when the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival are celebrated.

Are credit cards widely accepted in shops in Hong Kong?

Most shops in Hong Kong accept major credit cards; however, at open-air markets, most vendors will only take cash. As these can offer attractive bargains and are found all over Hong Kong, it’s best to bring both cash in Hong Kong dollars and credit cards when shopping.

What are the major languages spoken in Hong Kong?

Chinese and English are the official languages of Hong Kong. However, most of the locals speak Cantonese, which is a dialect of Chinese.