{"ObjectId": 19, "Country": "Malawi", "Quarantine": null, "Testing": null, "DatePublished": "15.06.2022", "Sources": "OSAC Travel Advisories/ \n US State Dept. COVID-19 Country Specific Information/ \n Foreign travel advice, Gov.UK/\n Ministry of Health/", "TravelAdvisory": "Latest News: \n
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\nInternational Restrictions:
\n*All travellers: You need a visa to enter Malawi as a visitor.
\n*If you\u2019re fully vaccinated: You are not required to show proof of a negative PCR test if you are fully vaccinated.
\nYou may be tested for COVID-19 on arrival at your own expense. Passengers may be required to remain at the airport or a testing centre until their COVID-19 test results are known, usually within 24 hours. Individuals testing positive for coronavirus on arrival may be taken for treatment at a government facility. All other individuals will be required to self-monitor for COVID-19 signs and symptoms for 14 days after arrival. This allows the traveller to interact with others but they will be required to strictly observe physical distancing and hand hygiene, and must always use a mask in public. You should not use the testing service to get a test in order to facilitate your travel to another country.
\nCOVID-19 entry and exit requirements may be announced and altered at little notice. You should monitor the \nMalawi Ministry of Health Facebook page for the latest developments.
\nFlights in to and out of Malawi from South Africa, Kenya or Ethiopia may also be affected by their own coronavirus (COVID-19) response.
\nResidents of Malawi: Returning residents must follow the same rules as for fully vaccinated travellers. You may not be allowed to board your plane, or be turned back at the border if you are not fully vaccinated or cannot provide proof.
\n*Proof of vaccination status: You must produce an electronically verifiable full vaccination certificate at the point of entry.
\nMalawi will accept the proof of COVID-19 vaccination record and proof of COVID-19. Your final vaccine dose must have been administered at least 14 days prior to travel. Your appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status.
\nIf you\u2019re not fully vaccinated: You must produce an electronically verifiable full vaccination certificate at the point of entry. You may not be allowed to board your plane, or be turned back at the border if you are not fully vaccinated or cannot provide proof. See Malawi\u2019s Ministry of Health Facebook page for further information.
\nIf you\u2019ve had COVID-19 in the past year: You must produce an electronically verifiable full vaccination certificate at the point of entry. You may not be allowed to board your plane, or be turned back at the border if you are not fully vaccinated or cannot provide proof.
\n*Children and young people: Children aged 12 to 17 should follow the rules for fully vaccinated travellers to enter Malawi. Children under the age of 12 do not require proof of vaccination or PCR on arrival.
\n*If you\u2019re transiting through Malawi: Transiting is when you pass through one country on the way to your final destination.
\nTransiting through Malawi is permitted for travellers who present proof of a full vaccination certificate and a negative COVID-19 PCR test not older than 72 hours from your time of departure from your country of origin.
\n*Exemptions: There are no exemptions to Malawi\u2019s entry requirements.
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\nInternal Restrictions:
\n*Travel in Malawi: Public transport continues to operate throughout Malawi with some restrictions and COVID-19 related measures in place. Face coverings in public are mandatory.
\nAccommodation: Hotels and private rentals continue to operate with some restrictions and coronavirus precautionary measures in place. We advise that you contact your accommodation provider before booking to confirm what restrictions are in place.
\nPublic places and services: Gatherings of more than 50 people are banned. The majority of shops, banks and restaurants continue to operate, with some restrictions and coronavirus precautionary measures in place. Hand washing is compulsory before entering shops, banks, restaurants, bars, etc. Face coverings in public are compulsory.
\n*If you test positive for COVID-19 you will need to self-quarantine either at home if you are resident in Malawi, or a Government Treatment Centre if you are a visitor. You will be responsible for paying any costs. If self-isolating at home, government officials will regularly check that you are not breaking the terms of self-isolation. People under the age of 18 are treated the same as adults.\n", "Y": -13.408199, "X": 33.488462, "AddInfo": null}