• Language(s): English, Chichewa
• Capital City: Lilongwe
• Local Time: GMT +2
• Currency: Kwacha (MWK 1 = 100 Tambala)
• Notes: MWK: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500
• Coins: MWK: 1. Tambala: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
• Dialling Code: 265
• Electricity: 220/240V AC 50Hz

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

Passports
Required by all

Passport Validity: Passport must be valid 6 months from date of entry.

Visas
The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Malawi.

• Lilongwe International (LLW)

Malawi is a developing African nation. Tourist facilities are limited. Aging infrastructure and lack of investment have rendered electricity, water supply, and telecommunications unreliable in rural areas. Credit cards are not commonly accepted outside major cities. Dress codes against short skirts on women and long hair on men no longer exist, but travellers may wish to dress modestly, especially when visiting remote areas.

Climate: Lower regions are tropical with high temperatures throughout the year and high humidity in the rainy season from Nov-Mar. In the mountain areas, conditions are cooler and more pleasant but rainfall is higher with the heaviest falls in Jan & Feb. Temperatures here during the dry season can be surprisingly cold.

Clothing: Lightweights all year round with warmer clothing for mountain areas. Rainwear essential for rainy season.