Indonesian Visa is not required for Malawians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- All travellers from Malawi can visit Indonesia for a duration of 30 days without a visa.
- Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of their arrival in Indonesia. The passport should also have two blank pages.
- Indonesia has placed a currency restriction of $7,500 for exit and entry into the country. Travellers from Malawi coming into the country with any amount exceeding this will have to declare it on arrival.
- Nationals of Malawi will be required to provide evidence of confirmed means of accommodation for their stay in Indonesia, which can be a hotel reservation.
- Tourists travelling with pets must have a rabies vaccination certificate issued by government veterinarian or licensed veterinary practitioner. The vaccination shall have been performed at least 30 days and not more than 1 year prior to travel.
- Visitors from Malawi are also required to provide evidence that they have sufficient funds to cover their expenses while in Indonesia. A valid onward or return ticket back to Malawi is needed as well.
- Although yellow fever vaccination certificate is not required from visitors from Malawi on arrival, they are however advised to be vaccinated against common illnesses before travelling.
- Malawi citizens below the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
- Prospective visitors can get to Indonesia from any of the international airports in Malawi. There are international airports in Lilongwe and Blantyre.
- Jetstar, Singapore Airlines and Batik Air are some of the carriers that fly from Malawi to Indonesia.
- The estimated flight duration from Lilongwe to Jakarta, Indonesia is 18 hours, 25 minutes, and from Blantyre, it is 19 hours, 50 minutes.
- The climate in Indonesia is tropical. There are two main seasons in Indonesia: the dry season, which spans from May to September, and the wet season which is between October and April (this is when the weather is most favourable for a visit).
- The dominating religion in Indonesia is Islam, precisely the Sunni section. Christianity, Hindu, Buddhist, Confucianist, traditional religion and others, make up the minority in Indonesia’s religion demography.
- There are over 250 languages spoken in Indonesia, but the official language remains Indonesian (locally known as Bahasa Indonesia).
- Indonesian Rupiah is Indonesia’s official currency. Visitors can easily exchange their foreign currencies at banks, hotels and exchange outlets across the country.
- Transportation in Indonesia can be made possible with motorbikes, pedicabs, taxis and buses.
- Indonesia uses the Western Indonesia Time (GMT +7), which puts Indonesia five hours ahead of Malawi.
- Major tourist sites in Indonesia include Tanah Lot, Uluwatu Temple and Borobudur Temple.
- The power and socket plug used in Indonesia are of Type C and F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Sabal, satay, bakso, soto, nasi goreng, gado-gado and nasi uduk are some of the delicacies enjoyed in Indonesia.
- Tourists travelling to Indonesia are advised to budget about $35 to spend per day on expenses.