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Malawi: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte

Das Wichtigste

  • A visa is required. Single- and multiple-entry visas can be issued on arrival; carry US-dollar cash. Online e-visas are also available.
  • Cash-based economy; cards are not widely accepted outside tourist establishments. Arrange sufficient accessible funds.

Einreise und Visa

British citizen passport: A visa is required. Single- and multiple-entry visas can be issued on arrival; carry US-dollar cash. Online e-visas are also available. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: At least 6 months after arrival.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, immigration.gov.mw ↗

Geld

Überwiegend Bargeld. Karten werden selten akzeptiert.

Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten

  • Cash-based economy; cards are not widely accepted outside tourist establishments. Arrange sufficient accessible funds.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: travel.gc.ca ↗

Regeln und Verbote

Verboten

  • Possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs.

Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen

  • Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: travel.gc.ca ↗

Kultur und Kleidung

Religion: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.

Kleidung: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.

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Klima

The main rainy season is November–April; floods can disrupt roads and essential services.

Monat für Monat
  • Januar: Jan: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Februar: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • März: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • April: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Mai: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Juni: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Juli: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • August: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • September: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Oktober: Oct: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • November: Nov: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Dezember: Dec: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.

Beste Reisezeit: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: travel.gc.ca ↗

Was einpacken

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Praktisches

Steckdosen: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.

Wasser: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Verkehr: Linksverkehr

Versicherung: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: tcs.ch ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.