Malawi Waives Visa Fees for Key Tourism Source Countries
Malawi is waiving visa requirements for selected countries in a bid to boost its tourism industry, which was badly affected by COVID-19. Government statistics show that during the pandemic, international tourist arrivals to Malawi plunged by 80 percent.
In a statement, the Ministry of Tourism says the arrangement will be applied to tourists from 16 countries.
Those include the United States, Britain, France, China, Russia and Germany.
Simon Mbvundula, spokesperson for the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife in Malawi, said the action is based on research that found the country was losing tourist business to other African countries because of its high visa fees.
Source: voanews.com