Travel requirements for Malawi
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Malawi — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for Malawi
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders normally need a visa to enter.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Malawi. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Malawi
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Recommended
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7 days before travelCholera Consider
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Dengue Consider
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
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4 weeks before travelPolio Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
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Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Malawi.
Driving in Malawi
To drive in Malawi with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1949 Geneva Convention.
- An IDP is typically needed for stays longer than 90 days.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.
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