For the most up-to-date travel information, check with the U.S. State Department Consular services at: http://travel.state.gov/malawi.html. The “Consular Information Sheet” provides an excellent quick reference guide about traveling to and in Malawi. Travel warning information is available at: http://travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A passport, return ticket, and adequate funds are required. A 30-day visa, which can be extended up to an additional 60 days, is issued at point of entry. There is a $20 airport departure tax (payable only in U.S. dollars) for all non-Malawians. Presently visas not required for citizens of the following countries:

(chart from Tourismmalawi.com) Animals must have a veterinarian’s certificate of health and a valid rabies vaccination certificate. Usually there are no quarantine restrictions. Travelers should obtain the latest information and details from the Embassy of Malawi, 2408 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 797-1007. Overseas inquiries should be made at the nearest Malawian Embassy or Consulate.

REGISTRATION/EMBASSY LOCATION

American Citizens:

The Malawian Embassy to America can be reached at:

• 2408 Massachusetts Ave. NW
• Washington , DC 20008

(202) 797-1007

Americans living in or visiting Malawi are encouraged to register at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Malawi and obtain updated information on travel and security within Malawi . The U.S. Embassy is located in Area 40, City Center , Lilongwe . The Embassy's mailing address is:

U.S. Embassy

P.O. Box 30016 .

Lilongwe , Malawi .

Telephone: (265) 1-773-166; (265) 1-773-342; (265) 1-773-367 (if dialing within Malawi add “0” before the “1”)

Fax: (265) 1-774-976 (if dialing within Malawi add “0” before the “1”)

Website: http://usembassy.state.gov/malawi/ .

French Citizens:

The French Embassy to Zambia and Malawi is located in Zambia, not Malawi. The address there is :

74 Independence Avenue – Anglo-American Building
P.O. Box 30062 – LUSAKA - ZAMBIA
Telephone: 260 1 25 13 22 ou 25 35 08 ou 25 16 88
Fax: 260 1 25 44 75 (Ambassador)

E-mail: france@ambafrance-zm.org

The Diplomatic and Consular area for the French Embassy in Lusaka encompasses the territories of the Republic of Zambia and the Republic of Malawi. The French do have an Honorary Consul’s office in Malawi. The address there is:

M. Jean Christophe Courbin
French Cultural Centre
P.O. Box 90 Blantyre
Malawi
Telephone: (265) 671 250
Fax: (265) 671 259
E-mail: ccfr@malawi.net

British Citizens:

British visitors to Malawi may wish to contact the British High Commission to Malawi. Their address is:

British High Commission to Malawi

PO Box 30042

Lilongwe 3

Telephone: 265 782400

Fax: 265 772 657

E-mail: bhc@wiss.co.mw

Office hours (GMT): Mon. – Thurs. 05:30-10:00 / 11:30-14:30; Fri. 05:30 – 10:30

(Local time is GMT +2)

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