Malawi visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Malawian Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of India can travel to Malawi by applying for a Malawian e-Visa with a stay duration of 90 days in one calendar year.
  • Intending visitors must possess a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond their expected date of exit from Malawi. The passport should have at least two blanked pages for visa stamps.
  • On entry into Malawi, visitors with foreign currency will be required to declare it.
  • Nationals of India are not allowed to exit Malawi with money up to $3000.
  • Visitors are to pay an airport tax of $30 at the airport of departure.
  • Travellers from India 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, which could be a recent bank statement.
  • Confirmation of accommodation during their entire stay in Malawi, which can be a confirmed hotel reservation is required.
  • Visitors with pets (dogs or cats) must have a veterinarian good health certificate and a certificate of vaccination against rabies.
  • Intending visitors can get to Malawi from any international airport in India.
  • The estimated flight duration from Delhi to Lilongwe, Malawi is 13 hours, 40 minutes.
  • Malawi has a subtropical climate, 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.
  • The Malawian kwacha is the official currency of Malawi. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • 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.
  • Tourists travelling to Malawi can budget an average of $50 to spend per person on each day.
  • The power plugs and sockets used in Malawi are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. You should always travel with your electronic adapters.
  • 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.
  • Malawi uses the Central Africa Time (GMT+2). Indian is 3 hours, 30 minutes ahead of Malawi.
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital city of Malawi?

Lilongwe is the capital and financial hub of Malawi.

What is the official language of Malawi?

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.

What is the power plugs and sockets used in Malawi?

The power plugs and sockets used in Malawi are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. You should always travel with your electronic adapters.

What is the currency used 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.

Can I spend foreign currency as a legal tender when I visit Malawi?

The Malawian Kwacha is the legal tender used in Malawi and you must change your foreign currency to this local currency at the authorized local banks or any other financial institutions responsible for the Foreign Exchange rate in the country.