Travel Advisory: Malawi - Level 4 ( Do Not Travel)

Do not travel to Malawi due to COVID-19. 

Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.    

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC)  has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Malawi due to COVID-19.  

Travelers to Malawi may experience border closures, airport closures, travel prohibitions, stay at home orders, business closures, and other emergency conditions within Malawi due to COVID-19. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Malawi.

Read the country information page.

If you decide to travel to Malawi:

• See the U.S. Embassy's web page regarding COVID-19.  
• Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19.   
• Avoid demonstrations and crowds.
• Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.
• Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Review the Crime and Safety Report for Malawi.
• U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

Last Update: Reissued with removal of Civil Unrest language and Risk Indicator.