Malawi lifts visa restrictions for citizens of 79 countries, aiming to boost tourism and trade.
The amendment, announced by Homeland Security Minister Ken Zikhałe, includes exemptions for nationals of the UK, China, Russia, Germany, Australia, Canada, Belgium, Ghana, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, France, and others.
Additionally, citizens from the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) are now visa-exempt.
Certain groups like diplomats and government officials, as well as countries with mutual exchange agreements, are also exempt. Multiple-entry visas now have a validity of up to 12 months.
Tourism Minister Vera Kamtukule emphasized the significance of this decision in unlocking Malawi’s potential. The British embassy encouraged its nationals to explore Malawi’s tourist attractions.
Malawi joins Kenya and Rwanda in easing travel restrictions for African visitors.