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27SEP Lake of Stars Festival — MangochiMangochi15OCT Mother's Day — MalawiLilongwe6JUL🎆 Independence Day — MalawiLilongwe

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Malawi

Everything to have & know before you land in Malawi.

🧭 Quick facts

1 USD = 1744 MWK
Local time —
English, Chichewa
Dial +265
Drives left
Plug G · ~230V

↻ Rate refreshed today · Exchange rate is indicative, updated daily.

🗓️ When it's busiest

Events per month — peak around July.

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📄 Entry — your passport

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Passport ValidityRequired📄 Entry & DocsMust be valid for at least 6 months beyond planned stay
Tourist VisaRequired📄 Entry & DocsMost nationalities can obtain visa on arrival or online pre-clearance
Yellow Fever VaccineRequired💉 HealthRequired if arriving from countries with yellow fever riskSource · WHO International Travel Guidelines
Water SafetyRequired💉 HealthAlways drink bottled or boiled water, avoid tap water
Malaria ProphylaxisRecommended💉 HealthHigh risk throughout country, especially during rainy season
Travel InsuranceRecommended💉 HealthEssential for medical evacuation and comprehensive health coverage
Last reviewed 2026-07-09. Entry, health and safety rules change — always confirm with official sources (and a travel clinic for vaccines) before you travel.
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Safety & alerts — Malawi

Trip-readiness signal · indicative only

Level 2

Exercise increased caution

There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution to Malawi due to crime and unrest . Advisory summary Crime Violent crime such as theft, burglary, armed robbery, and assault is common. The capabilities of the Malawi Police Service are growing, but its resources and ability to deter and investigate crimes are limited. They also s

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Indicative information aggregated from public sources (U.S. State Dept · GDELT). Always check your government's official travel advisory before travelling. Advisory updated 9/12/2026.