Malawi

General Information

General Information for travelers going to Malawi 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

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Passport, Visa, Embassy

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...

Airports

Lilongwe International (LLW)

Health risks

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...

Weather

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...