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High Commission

Welcome to the Kenya High Commission, Lilongwe

Consular protection, documents and diaspora support for Kenyans in Malawi.

In an emergency

If a Kenyan national is in trouble in Malawi

Arrest, detention, hospitalisation, a death, a lost passport or a crisis. A duty officer answers at any hour, including public holidays.

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What happens when you call the duty officer
  1. 01Call the duty officer

    Give your full name, your passport number if you have it, your location and what has happened.

  2. 02Tell us who else to inform

    Family, a lawyer or your employer. With your consent we keep them updated.

  3. 03We attend and follow up

    We visit where permitted, liaise with the local authorities, and stay with your case until it is resolved.

  4. 04What we cannot do

    We cannot pay fines or legal fees, secure your release, or interfere in another country's courts.

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The chancery in Lilongwe

Location
Lilongwe, Malawi
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–13:00; Sat–Sun Closed
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Lilongwe, Malawi

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