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Malawi is known as the “Warm Heart of Africa”, this is because of the world-class friendliness of the people. The plethora of activities available for tourists to engage in makes the country one of the best places to visit in Africa. The enormous Lake Malawi is a popular destination for watersports, diving, snorkeling, and kayaking. The country also has national parks and game reserves where tourists can visit to watch the vast array of wildlife in the country. Wildlife animals which can be seen in the various game reserves include lions, zebras, leopards, elephants, and sea eagles. Zomba Plateau and the 3,002-tall Mount Mulanje, the highest peak in the country, are ideal trekking destinations for tourists.
 
The tourism industry in Malawi suffered a setback in the 1980s as a result of the economic recession suffered by South Africa, where most tourists come from, and the destabilization of Zimbabwe. In recent years, there has been an upturn in fortunes, the number of tourists’ visits have been on the rise. The tourism industry contributed 4.5% of the national GDP and 3.8% of the labor force.
 
Buying, selling, killing, or capturing of any protected wild animal or trading its parts without a license is considered a great offense. Anyone caught breaking this rule will be severely punished. Homosexuality is illegal in Malawi; foreigners should completely desist from such acts.
 
Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Namibia, Saint Lucia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Tuvalu, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe can visit Malawi for up to 90 days without a visa.

Types of Malawi Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Visa 90 days
Visa 90 days

Places in Visas of Malawi Fees

Visa Type Sub Type Visa Fees
Visa Not available
Visa Not available

FAQs about Places in Visas of Malawi

Is Malawi safe for tourist travel ?

Malawi is quite safe for tourists, with few reports of crime and violence. However, tourists are still advised to take sensible precautions to protect themselves from muggers and bag-snatchers.

Do Kenyans require a visa to travel to Malawi ?

No, Kenya nationals can travel to Malawi for a period of 90 days without the need for a visa.

What is the currency used in Malawi ?

The official currency used in Malawi is the Malawian kwacha.

2 Visas of Malawi found

Visa from Kenya to Malawi
Visa from Kenya to Malawi

Visa from Kenya to Malawi

Visas of Malawi, Visa-Free, Visa

Nairobi

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Citizens of Kenya do not require a visa to visit Malawi for a stay of up to 90 days. Prospective visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond their stay in Malawi. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping. On entry into Malawi, visitors with foreign currency will be asked to declare it. Tourists are not allowed to exit Malawi with funds of up to $3000. Kenya national 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. Confirmation of accommodation during their stay in Malawi is needed. 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 Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa. Kenya Airways, Malawian Airlines and Ethiopia Airways are some of the airlines that fly from Kenya to Malawi. The estimated flight duration from Nairobi to Lilongwe, Malawi is 2 hours, 10 minutes, 7 hours, 20 minutes from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 4 hours, 40 minutes. 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. 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. The Malawian kwacha is the official currency of Malawi. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country. Kenyans 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 Kenya 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.

Visa from Kenya to Malawi
Visa from Kenya to Malawi

Visa from Kenya to Malawi

Visas of Malawi, Visa-Free, Visa

Nairobi

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Citizens of Kenya do not require a visa to visit Malawi for a stay of up to 90 days. Prospective visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond their stay in Malawi. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping. On entry into Malawi, visitors with foreign currency will be asked to declare it. Tourists are not allowed to exit Malawi with funds of up to $3000. Kenya national 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. Confirmation of accommodation during their stay in Malawi is needed. 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 Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa. Kenya Airways, Malawian Airlines and Ethiopia Airways are some of the airlines that fly from Kenya to Malawi. The estimated flight duration from Nairobi to Lilongwe, Malawi is 2 hours, 10 minutes, 7 hours, 20 minutes from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 4 hours, 40 minutes. 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. 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. The Malawian kwacha is the official currency of Malawi. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country. Kenyans 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 Kenya 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.