Malawi
VERIFIED · MAY 202623 ENTRIESOTHER
Malawi is in Other. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Drug penalties strict. Same-sex relations criminalized (Penal Code Sections 153, 156). Photography of military restricted. Currency rules apply. Lake Malawi schistosomiasis risk.
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Same-sex relations · Drug trafficking · Wildlife trafficking
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3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Same-sex relations remain criminal — moratorium on prosecutions has been declared by past attorneys-general but the law remains.
- 'Warm Heart of Africa' branding reflects social warmth; legal framework remains conservative.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Industrial / medical cannabis was legalized in 2020 but recreational use remains criminal.
- Lake Malawi has bilharzia (schistosomiasis) — verify health advice before swimming.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.