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Passport valid for at least six months beyond date of intended departure required by all.

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above, except 1. nationals of Austria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia, who do need a visa
(b) nationals of Commonwealth countries (except Cameroon, India, Nigeria and Pakistan who do require a visa);
(c) nationals of Iceland, Israel, Madagascar, Norway, San Marino and Zimbabwe;
(d) foreign nationals in transit who are continuing their journey by the same or connecting aircraft to a third country within 24 hours. Permission must be obtained to leave the airport, however.

Single-entry: £45. Multiple-entry: £70 (up to six months); £90 (up to one year). Transit: £32.

Three months from date of issue.

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Passport/Visa Information.

(a) Valid passport. (b) Two application forms. (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) Fee. (e) Onward or return air ticket. (f) Proof of means of support during residence in country. (g) Confirmed hotel booking or host address of where visitor may stay. (h) Letter from company/sponsor, where required. (i) For postal applications, pre-paid recorded delivery envelope.

In most cases, applications will be processed within five working days, but for nationals of India, Nigeria and Pakistan, applications may take two to three weeks.

Application should be made prior to arrival. Contact the Controller of Immigration Services, PO Box 331, Blantyre, Malawi.

High Commission for the Republic of Malawi and Malawi Tourist Office in the UK
33 Grosvenor Street, London W1K 4QT, UK
Tel: (020) 7491 4172/7.
E-mail: tourism@malawihighcomm.prestel.co.uk (tourism section).
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1600.

Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in the USA
1156 15th Atreet, Suite 320, NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Tel: (202) 721 0270. Fax: (202) 721 0270.

Street address: Tourism House, off Convention Drive, Lilongwe, Malawi
Postal address: P/Bag 326, Lilongwe 3, Malawi
Tel: (0) 177 1295/5499/2702.
Website: www.tourismmalawi.com

33 Grosvenor Street, London W1K 4QT, UK
Tel: (020) 7491 4172/7.
E-mail: tourism@malawihighcomm.prestel.co.uk (tourism section).
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1600.

4 Christian Fields, London SW16 3JZ, UK
Tel: (0115) 982 1903.
Website: www.malawitourism.com

1156 15th Atreet, Suite 320, NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Tel: (202) 721 0270. Fax: (202) 721 0270.

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers arriving from, or transiting through, infected areas.

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to Malawi. However, cholera is a risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness; see the Health appendix.

It has been reported that cholera vaccination certificates have been demanded at the border with Tanzania; if immunisation is necessary, avoid the use of local needles under all circumstances.

Typhoid may occur in rural areas.

Malaria risk exists all year throughout the country. The predominant malignant falciparum strain is reported to be highly resistant to chloroquine and resistant to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine. The recommended prophylaxis is mefloquine.

All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present, and has been confirmed to occur in some parts of Lake Malawi. Avoid swimming and paddling in slow-moving or stagnant fresh water; swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) is reported. Hepatitis A, B, C and E and TB are all present. Meningococcal meningitis can occur, especially in the dry season. Avoid tick and insect bites, as they can result in viral diseases. HIV infection is a risk. Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information consult the Health appendix.

Health insurance is essential. It is advisable to take personal medical supplies, including needles.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.

Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 15 John Chilembwe Day. Mar 3 Martyrs’ Day. Apr 14-17 Easter. May 1 Labour Day. Jun 14 Freedom Day. Jul 6 Republic Day. Oct 9 Mothers’ Day. Dec 11 Arbor Day. Dec 25-26 Christmas.
Jan 1 2007 New Year’s Day. Jan 15 John Chilembwe Day. Mar 3 Martyrs’ Day. Apr 6-9 Easter. May 1 Labour Day. Jun 14 Freedom Day.

If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding day will be a holiday; if on a Sunday, the next day will be a holiday. Ad hoc public holidays or extensions may also be declared, sometimes at short notice.