Immigration Restrictions for 79 Countries Lifted by Malawi Government, Focusing on Trade & Tourism

The Malawi Government, led by President Lazarus Chakwera, has eliminated immigration document requirements for citizens of 79 countries in a bid to enhance trade and tourism industries as part of efforts to bolster the country's economic activities.
In Government Notice No. 6, under the Immigration Act, Homeland Security Minister Ken Zikhale Ng'oma announced the implementation of new immigration regulations pursuant to Section 40 of the Immigration Act, exempting nationals from 79 countries from the necessity of immigration documents upon entry into Malawi.
"Visas for entry into Malawi are required by nationals of all countries except the following: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium," reads a portion of the notice issued by the Homeland Security Minister.
Among the countries whose citizens will benefit from this exemption are Canada, China, France, Germany, Gambia, Malaysia, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Israel.
During the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Friday, February 9, 2024, President Lazarus Chakwera informed the nation that the decision to exempt citizens from these 79 countries was made to ensure accessibility to Malawi.
"What's even more exciting is the recent gazetting of the Visa waiver program I announced last year, exempting citizens of 79 countries and territories from paying Visa fees as a means to expand our access to international markets for wealth creation," President Chakwera stated.

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