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#CARD:Malawi:Travel\Consular
Malawi - Consular Information Sheet
October 18, 1993
Country Description: Malawi is a developing African nation. Facilities for
tourists exist, but are limited.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. Visas are not required for a
stay of up to one year. Strict dress codes apply to anyone visiting Malawi.
Women must wear dresses that cover the shoulders, arms and knees and may
not wear slacks except in specifically designated areas. Men with long hair
cannot enter the country. For further information, the traveler may contact
the Embassy of Malawi, 2408 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008, telephone (202) 797-1007, or the Malawi Mission to the U.N., 600
Third Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10016, telephone, (212) 949-0180.
Areas of Instability: Spontaneous civil disturbances are not common in
Malawi, but have occurred. Strikes and demonstrations in the city of
Blantyre in the southern region of the country and in the capital city of
Lilongwe have become violent at times.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are limited. Some medicines are in
short supply. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for
health care services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside
the United States. In some cases, supplemental medical insurance with
specific overseas coverage has proven useful. Information on health matters
can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international
travelers hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: Petty crime, including purse snatching, occurs in
urban areas. Residential break-ins have increased significantly during the
last six months. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be
reported immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or
consulate. The pamphlets "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to
Sub-Saharan Africa" provide useful information on protecting personal
security while traveling abroad and on travel in the region in general.
Both are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, or dealing in illegal
drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy may obtain
updated information on travel and security within Malawi.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located in Area 40, City Center, in
the capital city of Lilongwe. The mailing address is P.O. Box 30016. The
telephone numbers are (265) 783-166 and 783-342; the fax number is (265) 780-
471.
No. 93-281
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated December 24, 1992, to add
the U.S. Embassy's fax number and information on reporting the loss or theft
abroad of a U.S. passport.
#ENDCARD