Malawi visa requirements for Zambians

Travel and visa requirements

Malawian Visa is not required for Zambians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Zambians are allowed to travel to Malawi can stay for a duration of 90 days without a visa.
  • Zambians intending to visit Malawi are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
  • Proof of Yellow Fever vaccinations must be provided by travelers.
  • You must declare all foreign currency when entering Malawi regardless of the amount and exchange foreign currency at a bank or approved foreign exchange bureaus.
  • Any currency declared at entry may be expatriated without further authorization. With bank approval, you may export up to $3,000 per trip. Otherwise, you are not permitted to export currency and it will be confiscated at the point of departure.
  • We recommend you use caution when visiting and/or staying in isolated areas such as Mount Mulanje where the availability of public security forces is limited. You should take appropriate action to ensure your safety if traveling to remote areas, and never travel alone or at night.
  • LGBTI persons are denied, by law and practice, basic civil, political, social, and economic rights. Consensual same-sex sexual activity is illegal and punishable by up to 14 years in prison, including hard labor.
  • In Malawi the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • There is no time difference between Zambia and Malawi.
  • Central Malawi has five national parks and wildlife reserves, including Lake Malawi National Park, Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve, and Ntchisi Forest Reserve. Central Malawi is also home to the bustling capital city of Lilongwe. Southern Malawi is the most populated of the three regions.
  • Malawi has a sub-tropical climate, which is relatively dry and strongly seasonal. The warm-wet season stretches from November to April, during which 95% of the annual precipitation takes place. A hot, dry season lasts from September to October with average temperatures varying between 25 and 37 degrees Celsius.
  • Wild animals pose a threat to life and safety even in the most serene settings. Please observe local or park regulations and heed all instructions given by tour guides.

  • Credit cards are not commonly accepted outside of major cities. There are a limited number of ATMs in Malawi that accept Visa, MasterCard, and international ATM cards.



Frequently Asked Questions

What are the problems in Malawi?

Though Malawi's economy is steadily improving, the country still faces extreme poverty, with half of the population currently living below the poverty line. The country also has a high HIV/AIDS infection rate.

What is Malawi famous for?

Malawi is well-known for its smiling, friendly people. Most importantly, it is known for its extraordinary freshwater lake, Lake Malawi, which dominates this landlocked country.

What language is spoken in Malawi?

English and chewa are the official languages spoken in Malawi.

What is the climate like in Malawi?

Malawi has a sub-tropical climate, which is relatively dry and strongly seasonal. The warm-wet season stretches from November to April, during which 95% of the annual precipitation takes place.

What is the religion of Malawi?

Islam is the second largest religion in Malawi after Christianity. Nearly all of Malawi's Muslims adhere to Sunni Islam.