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Police certificatesLast checked October 20, 2026

Police certificate for Malawi

Police Clearance CertificateIn personEmbassy or consulateOfficial page(opens in a new tab)
Issued by
Malawi Police Service
How to apply
Submit a passport-size photo, fingerprints collected and certified by an officer (preferably at a police station) and a copy of the passport bio-data page to the Malawi Police Service.
From abroad
Have fingerprints taken and certified by local police; a higher fee (USD 300) applies to certificates issued outside Malawi. Some Malawi missions (e.g. Nairobi) accept applications.
Fee
MWK 5,000Residents within Malawi; USD 200 non-residents within Malawi; USD 300 issued outside Malawi

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