For more on Malawi Visas and Permits visit: http://www.immigration.gov.mw
IMMIGRATION AND CONSULAR
Welcome to the Malawi High Commission Immigration and Consular Services. We provide information and assistance to Malawi Citizens in the United Kingdom and all countries of accreditation namely; Ireland, Iceland, Denmark, Malta, Finland, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. We offer passport application (Note passports are processed in Malawi), Citizenship services, Emergency Travel documents, Police clearance (processed in Malawi) and apostille (legalisation of documents-birth, marriage and death certificates.)
Due to high volume of application and delays, the High Commission recommends that all applicants for passport and services processed in Malawi, at least do so 180 days before expiry of their visas or need for a new document to avoid inconveniences. Those travelling for emergency purposes can do so using EMERGENCY TRAVEL DOCUMENT to Malawi only.
| MALAWI PASSPORT |
PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS:
- All Applicants should book an appointment in advance for all passport processes. They will be required to come in person to process once the appointment is granted.
- Passports are processed on Tuesdays only and appointments should be made at least 7 days in advance.
- Bring the following required documents for each service you would like to access:
| Passport renewal for Adults and Children over 10 years : | Lost Passport replacement for Adults and Children over 10 years | Lost Passport replacement for minors below 10 years |
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PLEASE NOTE: ALL PASSPORT APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SEND THEIR PASSPORTS AND APPLICATION FORMS TO MALAWI FOR PROCESSING. THE HIGH COMMISSION ONLY ASSISTS IN FINGER PRINT TAKING THERFORE ALLOW ENOUGH TIME TO PROCESS YOUR PASSPORTS.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT FINGER PRINT TAKING IS DONE ON TUESDAYS ONLY ON APPOINTMENT
| PASSPORTS FOR MALAWI CITIZENS |
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| PROCESSING DAYS |
TUESDAYS ONLY |
| FOR APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL 020 7421 6010 |
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| FEES (CASH ONLY) | |
| Renewal | £65.00 |
| Lost / Replacement |
£70.00 |
| Children (Under 10 Years) |
£60.00 |
The following are required:
Two Passport size Photographs with Clear White Background 
Copy of Old Passport
| EMERGENCY TRAVEL DOCUMENT |
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| DAYS |
Monday to Friday (9:30-1pm and 2pm-5pm) |
| FEES (CASH ONLY): £60.00 |
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The following are required:
Download EMERGENCY TRAVEL DOCUMENT FORM HERE
Two Passport size Photographs with Clear White Background
Proof of Travel
Effective 1st September, 2022, Emergency Travel Document processing fees has been adjusted to £60 to reflect the amended Immigration Act (CAP. 15:03).
Those travelling for emergency purposes can do so using EMERGENCY TRAVEL DOCUMENT to Malawi only.
PLEASE NOTE: Application bookings should be made in advance through: consular@malawihighcommission.co.uk or london@malawihighcommission.co.uk
or Phone: + 44 (0) 20 7421 6010.
| REPATRIATION OF REMAINS |
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The High Commission does not provide any financial support to repatriate remains of any deceased person. The High Commission only provides documentation to those that have no proper documentation.
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| RENUNCIATION OF CITIZENSHIP |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
COVID-19 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- All incoming travellers, including Malawians that are fully vaccinated and have electronically varifiable COVID-19 vaccination certificates are no longer required to produce a COVID-19 cerficate prior to entering the country
- All incoming travellers, including Malawians, that are not fully vaccinated or don't have an electronically verifiable COVID-19 full vaccination certificate are required to produce a negative PCR based COVID-19 certificate that is not older than 72 hours at the time of arrival in country
- All children below the age of 12 years are to enter Malawi unconditionally (accompanying vaccinated parents/guardians).
EMERGENCY TRAVEL DOCUMENT
Those travelling for emergency purposes can do so using EMERGENCY TRAVEL DOCUMENT to Malawi only.
Download EMERGENCY TRAVEL DOCUMENT FORM HERE
The following are required:
Covering letter explaining reasons of application
Holder of passport whether expired or lost
Download the form Here
Two passport photos
Photocopies of current passport
Air ticket (confirmed)
Fee: £60 (cash only)
Enclose a self addressed return envelope
Emergency Travel Document for Children:
Download the form Here
Two passport photos
Birth Certificate
Photocopies of parent's passport
Air ticket
Fee: £60 (cash only)
Enclose a self addressed return envelope
PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE CALL IN ADVANCE TO CONFIRM THE SERVICE AVAILABITY. IT IS A SAME DAY SERVICE OR CAN BE SENT THROUGH POST.
CITIZENSHIP SERVICES
RENUNCIATION OF MALAWI CITIZENSHIP - £65
RESTORATION OF MALAWI CITIZENSHIP - £450
REGISTRATION BY THIRD GENERATION - £450
DUAL CITIZENSHIP
Malawi National Assembly passed the Dual Citizenship bill to amend the 1966 Citizenship act, hence permitting all persons of full age and capacity to hold another country's citizenship besides their Malawian citizenship. Using the link below, you will be taken through the required process for acquisition of dual citizenship in Malawi.
https://www.immigration.gov.mw/citizenship/download-dual-citizenship-forms/
APOSTILLE: AUTHENTICATION OF DOCUMENTS-BIRTH / MARRIAGE / DIVORCE / DEATH CERTIFICATES
Covering letter
Original Certicates
Copy of the Current passport
Fee: £50 (cash/bank certified cheque/bankdraft/postal order payable to the Ministry of foreign Affairs, where apostille are processed)
PLEASE NOTE: All documents are sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Malawi by the person in need of the apostille. Allow enough time for the process to be completed.
POLICE CLEARANCE (CRB)
The following are required:
PURSUANT TO POLICE ACT 2012, POLICE(SPECIAL SERVICE CHARGES) REGULATIONS 2010, THE MALAWI POLICE SERVICE HAS REVISED UPWARDS FEES FOR PROCESSING POLICE CLEARANCE WITH EFFECT FROM 1 NOVEMBER, 2022. THE NEW FEE IS INDICATED BELOW:
Get fingerprints taken at any local police station and send them with:
2 Passport photos
Covering letter
Copy of passport
Fee: £270 (cash/bank certified cheque/bankdraft/postal order payable to Malawi High Commission)
Enclose a self addressed return envelope
PLEASE NOTE: DOCUMENTS ARE SENT TO MALAWI POLICE HEADQUARTERS IN LILONGWE. ALLOW TIME FOR PROCESSING.