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All visitors must have a return or onward tickets, all documents necessary for return or onward journeys and sufficient funds for their duration of stay. Extensions on visas are possible.
Americans: US passport holders require a valid passport, but no visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
UK nationals: UK passport holders require a valid passport, but no visa is required for stays of up to 90 days, irrespective of endorsement in passport.
Canadians: Canadian nationals require a valid passport, but no visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
Australians: Australian nationals
require a valid passport, but no visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
South Africans: South Africans require a valid passport, but no visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a valid passport, but no visa is necessary for a stay of up to 90 days.
New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a valid passport, but no visa is necessary for a stay of up to 90 days.
Health
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travelers coming from an infected area. Malaria is prevalent all year round and advice should be sought on what prophylactics are best. There is a risk of bilharzia in many parts of Lake Malawi, particularly where the water is shallow and stagnant - advice should be sought from local authorities. Immunization against typhoid, hepatitis, tetanus, rabies and polio is recommended. Tsetse flies carrying sleeping sickness exist in some of the national parks. HIV/AIDS is highly prevalent. It is advisable to drink bottled water, which is widely available, as drinking water may not be safe especially in the rural areas. Hospitals are available in the large towns, but medical facilities are basic, immediate cash payment for medical services is often required, and some medicines may be in short supply; medical insurance is strongly advised.
Safety
Malawi is considered a safe country in which to travel and the majority of visits are trouble-free, but sensible precautions should be taken with regards to personal possessions and security, particularly after dark. There have been reports of robberies, money scams involving tourists, and 4x4 vehicles being hijacked; also be alert for muggers and bag snatchers. In Lilongwe the majority of incidents take place on Kenyatta Drive and around the bus station, so visitors should be particularly vigilant in these areas.
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