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Malaui: qué saber antes del viaje

Lo esencial

  • 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.

Entrada y visados

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.

Validez del pasaporte: At least 6 months after arrival.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, immigration.gov.mw ↗

Dinero

Se usa sobre todo efectivo. Las tarjetas se aceptan poco.

Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos

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

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗

Normas y prohibiciones

Prohibido

  • Possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs.

Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo

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

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗

Cultura y ropa

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

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

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗

Clima

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

Mes a mes
  • enero: Jan: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • febrero: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • marzo: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • abril: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • mayo: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • junio: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • julio: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • agosto: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • septiembre: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • octubre: Oct: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • noviembre: Nov: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • diciembre: Dec: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.

Mejor temporada: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗

Qué llevar

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

Práctico

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

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

Circulación: por la izquierda

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

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: tcs.ch ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.