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From 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM Wed Jan 6 18:21:48 1993
Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Malawi
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1993 15:59:59 GMT
STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Malawi
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Malawi - Consular Information Sheet
December 24, 1992
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located in Area 40, City
Center, in the capital city of Lilongwe. The telephone numbers are
783-166 and 783-342.
Country Description: Malawi is a developing African nation.
Facilities for tourists exist, but are limited.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. Visas are not
required for a stay of up to one year. Strict dress codes apply to
anyone visiting Malawi. Women must wear dresses that cover the
shoulders, arms and knees, and may not wear slacks except in
specifically designated areas. Men with long hair cannot enter the
country. For further information the traveler can contact the
Embassy of Malawi, 2408 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008, telephone (202) 797-1007, or the Malawi Mission to the U.N.,
600 Third Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10016, telephone, (212) 949-0180.
Areas of Instability: Spontaneous civil disturbances are not
common in Malawi, but have occurred. Strikes and demonstrations in
the city of Blantyre in the southern region of the country and in
the capital city of Lilongwe have become violent at times.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are limited. Some
medicines are in short supply. Doctors and hospitals often expect
immediate cash payment for health care services. U.S. medical
insurance is not always valid outside the United States. In some
cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas
coverage has proven useful whenever insurance claims are made.
Information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for
Disease Control's international travelers hotline, telephone (404)
332-4559.
Information on Crime: Petty crime, including purse snatching,
occurs in urban areas. Residential break-ins have increased
significantly during the last six months. Useful information on
safeguarding valuables and protecting personal security while
traveling abroad is provided in the pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad,"
available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: Penalties for possession, use or dealing in
illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect jail
sentences and fines.
Tips for Travelers: The Department of State pamphlet "Tips for
Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" is available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402. It contains general information on travel
on the area.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy can
obtain updated information on travel and security within the
country.
No. 92-152
Distribution:
>INTERNET:travel-advisories@stolaf.edu.