Philippines visa requirements for Malawians

Travel and visa requirements

Filipino Visa is not required for Malawians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • The visa policy of the Philippines allows citizens of Malawi to visit the country for a period of 30 days without applying for a visa.
  • All tourists are required to have a passport valid for a minimum period of 6 months beyond their stay in the Philippines. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • The importation of the local currency above PHP 50,000 require an authorization from the Central Bank of the Philippines, and foreign currencies above $10,000 will be declared on arrival in the Philippines.
  • Travellers from Malawi must provide evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in the Philippines. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the Philippines.
  • Visitors would be required to present their latest bank statement as provide enough funds to spend during their stay in the country. 
  • A return ticket to Malawi or onward destination is needed as well.
  • The importation of firearms and firearm parts, regardless of purpose are prohibited in the Philippines.
  • Nationals of Malawi travelling in pets must be accompanied by a veterinarian good health certificate, issued in Malawi stating that the animal has not been exposed to communicable disease and prior import permit obtained from Bureau of Animal Industry.
  • Prospecting visitors can get to the Philippines from any international airport in Malawi. There are international airports in Lilongwe and Blantyre.
  • Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Malawi to the Philippines.
  • The estimated flight time from Lilongwe to Manila, Philippines is 19 hours, 40 minutes and from Blantyre, it is 20 hours, 50 minutes.
  • Christianity is the most practised religion in the Philippines, with over 85% of the entire population. Roman Catholics, Protestants Orthodox, Restorationist etc, are the Christian denomination in the Philippines. However, some of the other religions present are in the Philippines include Hinduism Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
  • The Philippines has five types of climates, which are tropical rainforest, tropical monsoon, tropical savanna, humid subtropical and oceanic. However, it has two major seasons, the rainy season, from June to November; and the dry season, from December to May.
  • The Philippine Peso is the official currency used in the Philippines. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • The Philippines has five types of climates, which are tropical rainforest, tropical monsoon, tropical savanna, humid subtropical and oceanic. However, it has two major seasons, the rainy season, from June to November; and the dry season, from December to May.
  • Some special delicacies tourists can try while in the Philippines are chicken adobo, kare kare, balut, etc.
  • There are about 150 different indigenous languages in the Philippines, however, Filipino and English are the official languages.
  • Movement in the Philippines is possible with domestic ferries, tricycles, private transports, and taxis. 
  • Tourists are advised to budget about $40 to spend on daily expenses while in the Philippines.
  • The Philippines uses Philippine Standard Time (GMT+8), which puts the Philippines six hours ahead of Malawi.
  • The power and socket plug used in the Philippines are of Type A, B and C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
  • Visitors travelling to the Philippines are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best currency to take to Philippines?

The currency used in the Philippines is the Philippine Peso. In some tourist areas, you might be able to pay for goods and services using U.S. dollars and euros.

When is the best time to travel to Philippines?

The Philippines are most popular during the dry season, between November and April. At this time, the country is fully accessible, including its many beautiful islands and more remote areas. Temperatures are high during March and April, so it's best to travel during the cooler months of December to February.

What are the modes of transportation in the Philippines?

The most common modes of transportation in the Philippines are buses, jeepney, taxi cabs, and trains. There are also tricycles, ferries, boats, cabs, and planes, depending on location.

What can you bring into the Philippines?

 Visitors are allowed to bring in their personal belongings into the Philippines without paying a duty. They can also bring in two cartons of cigarettes or two tins of pipe tobacco, up to one liter of alcohol, and an unlimited amount of foreign currency.