Malawi visa requirements for Malaysians

Travel and visa requirements

Malawian Visa is not required for Malaysians

Stay Duration: 180 days

Entry Requirements

  • For a period of 90 days, Malaysians can travel and stay in Malawi without applying for a visa.
  • Prospective visitors are to obtain 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.
  • Tourists are not allowed to exit Malawi with amounts of up to $3000.
  • Travellers are to pay an airport tax of $30 at the airport of departure.
  • Citizens of Malaysia 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.
  • Minors travelling alone must have an Unaccompanied minors form signed by a parent or guardian.
  • Tourists travelling with dogs and cats must be accompanied by a veterinarian good health certificate and a certificate of vaccination against rabies.
  • Citizens of Malaysia travelling to Malawi with pets must provide a veterinarian’s good health certificate and a certificate of vaccination against rabies.
  • Intending visitors can get to Malawi from any international airport in Malaysia. There are international airports in Kuala Lumpur and Penang Island.
  • Multiple Airlines, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airways and KLM are some of the airlines that fly from Malaysia to Malawi.
  • The estimated flight duration from Kuala Lumpur to Lilongwe, Malawi is 21 hours, 50 minutes, and from Penang Island, it is 1 day,5 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 major 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.
  • Visitors 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.
  • English is the official language of Malawi 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). Malaysia is 6 hours 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 areas frequented by tourists. Tourists are advised to remain cautious throughout their stay in the country.

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.

What currency is used 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.