All visitors flying into Malawi have to declare the amount of foreign currency they are taking in and out of the country? Failure to do so is now illegal.
Accelerating migration from rural to urban areas contributed to an annual urban growth rate of about 6% in the early 1990s. Between October 1992 and mid-1996, 1.3 million Mozambican refugees repatriated from Malawi. The return of refugees to Mozambique is apparently complete. As of 1999, the majority of refugees were from the Great Lakes region. They were receiving assistance at M’dzaleka refugee camp. In 2000 the net migration rate was -0.8 per 1,000 population, a significant change from -17.1 per 1,000 in 1990. The total number of migrants in 2000 was 280,000, including refugees. The government views the migration levels as satisfactory.
Where there is no Malawi Embassy, the British High Commission or Consulate will assist in obtaining visas.
An entry visa may be issued at the port of entry. Since immigration regulations are subject to periodic revisions, it is advisable for intending travelers to confirm whether or not they need an entry visa.
Immigration and Customs services at land borders do not operate during some hours at night. To avoid being stranded, travelers are advised to confirm beforehand the timings at which these services are available.
200 cigarettes or 225g of tobacco in any form.
For those over 18 years of age, also 1l of spirits and 1l of beer and 1l of wine.
A reasonable quantity of consumer goods to meet the traveller’s immediate needs.
The import of firearms is prohibited unless a permit has been bought in advance from the Registrar of Firearms, Box 41, Zomba.
