How to Renew or Replace a Lost Malawian Passport

You can renew an expired passport or replace a lost one at any Immigration Office in Blantyre, Lilongwe or Mzuzu.² The process requires different documents depending on whether you are renewing or replacing a lost passport.

What you need to renew an expired passport

To renew your passport, you need to bring a completed passport form, two passport-size photographs, and your previous passport.¹ Passport application forms are available free of charge from any Immigration office or can be downloaded from the Immigration website.¹² Do not photocopy the form, as it has a unique barcode number that is specific to you.²

What you need to replace a lost passport

If your passport is lost, you will need a completed passport form, one passport-size photograph, a Police Report, and a Report of Lost form.¹

Submitting your application

When you submit your application, bring all original documents to show at the time of submission.¹³ With your original application form, attach self-attested copies of all required documents.¹³ If you have lived at more than one address in the last year, provide two additional photocopies of the application form for each additional address.¹³ If you are unable to read or write, you may put only your thumb impression in the space provided for your signature.¹³

Where to apply

You can collect application forms and submit your application at Immigration Offices in Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu, or any other Immigration Office.²¹² If you live outside Malawi, you can obtain forms from the nearest Malawi foreign mission.¹²

Frequently asked questions

When should I apply for a new passport?

Apply at least 20 days before you plan to travel.¹²

Can I photocopy the application form?

No. The form has a computer-generated barcode number unique to you and must not be reproduced or photocopied.²