Transit is when you pass through one country on your way to your final destination.

Malawi transit e-visas can be purchased online. These are one-time permits that allow travelers to stay in the country for no more than 7 days between flights.

Puppies and kittens under 3 months (12 weeks) are too young to have their own rabies vaccination, so they must travel with their mother's rabies vaccination. In order for the vaccination to be considered valid, the mother must have an up-to-date rabies vaccination while pregnant with puppies or kittens. Puppies or kittens must be microchipped before vaccination.

Animals must be microchipped, and the microchip must be implanted either before the rabies vaccination or together with the rabies vaccination.

Pets must have a rabies vaccination not earlier than 30 days, but not earlier than one year.

Annual vaccination of dogs and cats is recommended. It is also recommended to vaccinate against kennel cough and whooping cough. If your pet needs boarding before or after the trip, all reputable kennels will require a valid vaccination certificate.

The health certificate and movement permit are completed by the private veterinarian and then given to the state veterinarian for assurance.

Exercise extra caution in Malawi due to crime.

Crimes such as theft, burglary, armed robbery, assault and carjacking are commonplace. The capacity of the Malawi Police Service is growing, but its resources and capacity to deter and investigate crime, assist victims and apprehend criminals are limited.

For more information on traveling to Malawi, see the country information page .

Emergency contacts:

Malawi Police: 997 - In the event of an accident, including car accidents, attempted robberies, violence, gang-related problems, call this number.

Malawi Ambulance: 998 - In the event of an accident or life-threatening illness, condition, you should call this number.

Malawi Fire Service: 999 - in case of fire you should call this number.

Numbers of emergency services of large public hospitals

Mzuzu Central Hospital: 01 320 099

Lilongwe Central Hospital: 01 751 109

Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital: 01 874 333

Zomba Central Hospital: 01 526 266

Free import

• 200 cigarettes 225g of tobacco. There is no information on age restriction

• 1L of spirits (over 25% volume of alcohol)

• 1L of alcohol

• Goods worth up to MWK20,000

Prohibited

• Narcotics

• Pornography

• Counterfeit items

• Explosive material

Restricted

• Live animals – health certificate required along with complete and valid inoculations. Contact nearest embassy

• Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES maybe be brought in only with CITES permission.

• Medication – in original packaging and with original labels accompanied by prescription or medical certificate.

• Weapons and ammunition permissible only with authorisation.

The International Driver's License is a booklet that translates your domestic driver's license into multiple languages, making it easier for you to rent and drive vehicles around the world.

If you drive in Malawi or any of the following approved countries - you can use the International Driving Permit to transfer your domestic driving license at rental agencies and local authorities.

Some useful information about driving in Malawi:

• The minimum age for driving a car is 18 years. The minimum age for renting a car is 25 years.
• Malawi has a national seat belt law. We recommend that you always wear a seat belt, if one is available.
• Malawi has a national law that prohibits the use of mobile phones while driving. The use of a speakerphone is allowed.
• Malawi has a national law requiring the use of helmets when riding a motorcycle or scooter. This applies to both the driver and passengers. There is no age limit for child passengers as long as they wear a helmet.
• Legal blood alcohol level: 0.08%. Do not drink and drive.

Representative offices and embassies of the Malawi around the world: https://www.embassy-worldwide.com/country/malawi/