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MalawiMalawi: travel information
How do you get to Malawi?Airplane There are no direct flights from Europe to Malawi. The flights go via South Africa (Johannesburg), Kenya (Nairobi), Zambia (Lusaka), Tanzania (Dar es Salaam) or Zimbabwe (Harare). The country's international airports are in Lilongwe and Blantyre. Ship ferries operate on Lake Malawi between Mamba Bay in Tanzania and Nkhata Bay in Malawi. Rail Rail trains go to Zambia, but the route to Mozambique is still closed in the border area. Car/bus trunk roads lead from Malawi to Mozambique, Tanzania (across the Songwe River) and Zambia. Travel in the countryAir connections Domestic air connections exist between Blantyre, Lilongwe and the regional airports Club Makokola and Mzuzu in the south of the country. There are also 37 airstrips. Small planes can also be chartered. Bus There are good bus connections between the cities of the country. In addition, luxury express coaches run between Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu. Railways The country's rail network covers a total of around 800 km and extends from the border with Zambia in the west to the border with Mozambique in the east. Ferry connections Various shipping companies offer tours on Lake Malawi, the country's rivers are not navigable. Car traffic, taxis and roads The road network of Malawi covers almost 15,000 km and is largely passable in all weather conditions. An asphalt expressway leads from Karonga to the south of the country. An international driver's license is required for rental cars. The few taxis in the larger cities cannot be hailed in the street. Traffic rules There is left-hand traffic in Malawi. The maximum speeds shown can of course be reduced or increased by traffic signs. Regardless of the information provided here, it is advisable to obtain detailed information from the ADAC, the AvD or the traffic clubs in the country concerned. Maximum speed in urban areas: in built-up areas there is a speed limit of 50 km/h. Country roads: there is a speed limit of 80 km/h on country roads. Motorways: there is a speed limit of 100 km/h on motorways. Alcohol limits The official alcohol limit in Malawi for drivers of motor vehicles is 0.8 alcohol. International license plateAccording to Abbreviationfinder, Malawi's international license plate is:
Malawi: entry and exit regulationsFormalities, visasTravelers from Germany and Switzerland do not need a visa for a stay in Malawi of up to 90 days. For Austrian citizens, however, there is a visa requirement. A passport is required, which must be valid for six months beyond the planned duration of the stay, as well as a return or onward travel ticket. Visa department of the Embassy of the Republic of Malawi Westfälische Straße 86 D-10709 Berlin Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 84 31 54 0 Fax: 0049 - (0) 30 - 84 31 54 30 www.malawi- botschaft.de Currency The national currency of Malawi is the Kwacha 1 Kwacha = 100 Tambala
Souvenirs, import and export of goods Cheap or country-specific goods, souvenirs - handicrafts made from raffia, reeds, sisal or palm or corn leaves - furniture made of wood and rattan - weaving and fabrics or clothing with batik or beadwork - soapstone and ceramic articles - traditional musical instruments - wood carvings that go with the most beautiful of all of Africa Importing and exporting goods The following articles can be imported into Malawi duty-free by people aged 17 and over: 200 cigarettes or 225 g tobacco products, 1 l spirits, 1 l beer and 1 l wine. The importation of weapons and drugs of all kinds is prohibited. Malawi: travel medicine, vaccinations and warnings Infectious DiseasesThe following infectious diseases are not to be expected in Malawi, which do not occur or only rarely occur in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.
Recommended vaccinations when traveling to Malawi are recommended vaccinations against the following diseases:
Compulsory vaccination For all persons older than one year and coming from a yellow fever infection area designated by the WHO, there is a compulsory vaccination against an illness with yellow fever. Yellow fever vaccination for children In most countries where a yellow fever vaccination is compulsory, this also applies to children over one year of age, in some countries even from six months. It should be noted that vaccination against yellow fever had a number of side effects, such as encephalitis. Around two-thirds of those affected were children under six months. Therefore, under no circumstances should children under this age be vaccinated. But children under one year of age should also not be vaccinated if possible. If in doubt, yellow fever infection areas must then be avoided. Any vaccination against yellow fever may only be carried out in specially authorized yellow fever vaccination centers! Malaria prophylaxis When traveling to the country, especially when traveling to the areas mentioned above, it is strongly advised to undergo malaria prophylaxis. If the side effects seem too worrying, you should at least have a "stand-by preparation" with you. Malawi: Diplomatic missionsVisit Countryaah for a full list of Malawi embassies and consulates in each country around the world.
German representations in Malawi Embassy in Lilongwe Convention Drive (Capital City) PO Box 30046 Lilongwe 3 Malawi Tel: 00265 - (0) 1 - 772 555 Email: [email protected] www.lilongwe.diplo.de Representations of Malawi in Germany Embassy in Berlin Westfälische Strasse 86 10709 Berlin Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 843 1540 Consulates
Austrian representations in Malawi The Austrian embassy in Harare/Zimbabwe is responsible (see Zimbabwe). Honorary Consulate in Malawi Chikwawa Road (near Moneyman Club) Plot BC 1033 Blantyre Tel: 00265 - (0) 1 - 638 471/819/806 Email: [email protected] Swiss representation in Malawi Consulate in Malawi Mtendere Drive 10/334 Lilongwe Malawi Tel: 00265 - (0) 1 - 712 222 Email: [email protected] Representations of Malawi in Switzerland The embassy in Belgium is responsible for Switzerland: Embassy in Auderghem (Belgium) Avenue Herrmann-Debroux 46 1160 Auderghem Tel: 0032 - (0) 2 - 231 0980 Email: [email protected] Consulate in Zurich Dolderstrasse 102 8032 Zurich Tel: 0041 - (0) 43 - 817 0582 Email: [email protected]
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