UniVisa: SADC moves forward with common tourist visa plan
The future common tourist visa for SADC is emerging as one of the region’s major initiatives to make travel across Southern Africa easier and boost tourism arrivals.
Malawi tightens its visa exemption policy
After significantly easing its entry requirements in 2024, Malawi has now changed course. Under new regulations in effect since January 3, 2026, countries that were previously exempt, such as France, Belgium, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, are once again subject to visa requirements, while only limited, reciprocity-based exemptions remain in place.
Malawi: is visa requirement about to be reinstated for many travelers?
A reciprocity-based immigration reform has been announced by the Malawian authorities, paving the way for a possible return of visa requirements and fees for several nationalities. The implementation steps are still pending.
