Malawi customs

Free import

• 200 cigarettes 225g of tobacco. There is no information on age restriction
• 1L of spirits (over 25% volume of alcohol)
• 1L of alcohol
• Goods worth up to MWK20,000

Prohibited

• Narcotics
• Pornography
• Counterfeit items
• Explosive material

Restricted

• Live animals – health certificate required along with complete and valid inoculations. Contact nearest embassy (see Contact tab) to obtain permission.
• Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES maybe be brought in only with CITES permission. For more information see (Contact tab)
• Medication – in original packaging and with original labels accompanied by prescription or medical certificate. Contact the nearest embassy to confirm.
• Weapons and ammunition permissible only with authorisation.