Malawi
Partially verified · Research reviewed 2026-09-10
This destination has partial coverage. The procedures below have recorded supporting sources; other requirements remain unverified. Check the destination authority before traveling.
2 published procedures; 0 recorded procedures withheld; 1 open research questions.
At a glance
Source-backed procedures
Arrival clearance — green/red channel, duty-free allowances
Open the official page ↗https://portal.trade.gov.mw/en-gb/site/display/116- Channel
- On arrival
- Fee
- Not verified
- Authority
- Malawi Revenue Authority (published on Malawi Trade Portal, Ministry of Trade and Industry)
- Source verification date
- 2026-09-10
At arrival at international airports or border crossings. Travellers remain bound by regulations on foreign or Malawi currency, precious objects, archaeological and cultural objects and other restricted goods.
Who it applies to, exceptions and limits (full text)
Travellers arriving at Malawi's international airports or border crossings may import duty-free, in accompanied baggage for personal use: 200 cigarettes or 250 g of tobacco in any other form; 1 litre of wine or beer; 1 litre of spirituous beverages; 1/4 litre of toilet water and 50 g of perfume (these reliefs apply only to persons aged 16 or more); and dutiable goods, new or used, not exceeding K300,000 in value per person. The K300,000 relief does not apply to goods imported by a person returning to Malawi after an absence of less than 24 hours. Non-residents may additionally import personal and household goods that the officer is satisfied will be re-exported on departure. No customs declaration form is needed if within limits — walk through the green 'Nothing to Declare' channel; goods in excess or restricted/prohibited require the red 'Something to Declare' channel.
Based on: MW-trade-portal-travellers
Departure procedures and temporary export registration
Open the official page ↗https://portal.trade.gov.mw/en-gb/site/display/116- Channel
- On departure
- Fee
- Not verified
- Authority
- Malawi Revenue Authority (published on Malawi Trade Portal)
- Source verification date
- 2026-09-10
At exit; temporary export registered with Customs at the time of exiting.
Travellers leaving Malawi need no specific customs procedures unless exporting restricted or prohibited goods (permits per Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism lists). Goods exported temporarily for processing, repair or return in an unaltered state must be registered with Customs as a temporary export at exit (MRA Form 38 Temporary Export Permit; Form 48 General Registration Certificate), allowing re-import without further VAT or duties.
Based on: MW-trade-portal-travellers
Sources
- Travellers information — Malawi Trade Portal
· Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Malawi (Malawi Trade Portal, customs content from MRA)
https://portal.trade.gov.mw/en-gb/site/display/116 [MW-trade-portal-travellers]