Malawi visa requirements for Tanzanians

Travel and visa requirements

Malawian Visa is not required for Tanzanians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • For a duration of up to 90 days, tourists from Tanzania do not require a visa to visit Malawi.
  • Visitors must have 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 funds of up to $3000.
  • Tourists from Tanzania 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 are to pay an airport tax of $30 at the airport of departure.
  • Intending visitors can get to Malawi from any international airport in Tanzania. There are international airports in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza.
  • Kenya Airways, PrecisionAir and Ethiopia Airways are some of the airlines that fly from Tanzania to Malawi.
  • The estimated flight duration from Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe, Malawi is 2 hours 7 and from Mwanza, it is 12 hours, 55 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The Malawian kwacha is the official currency of Malawi. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Tanzanians 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 Tanzania 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 you use US dollars in Malawi?

The local currency in Malawi is the Kwacha. US dollars are widely accepted throughout the country though.

Is it safe to travel to Malawi?

Malawi is relatively safe to visit, though violent crime is not exactly unheard of. Muggings and robberies happen in larger cities, usually in Lilongwe, and in areas frequented by tourists. Tourists are advised to take necessary precautions while in the country.

What vaccinations do you need for Malawi?

The basic recommendations for vaccinations for Malawi for a short-term traveler are Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus, and Poliomyelitis. However, if you are going camping or trekking or visiting more rural regions of Malawi, you may need to consider coverage against Hepatitis B, Rabies, Meningococcal Meningitis, and Cholera.

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.