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Payment may be made in U.S. dollars, Malawi kwacha, or by credit card the day of the appointment.
The Consular Section schedules appointments for passport applications during non-emergency ACS hours: Mondays 8:00-11:00 a.m., except on U.S. and Malawian holidays.
When applying for a passport, you have two options:
When obtaining the pre-paid envelope from DHL, in the “To” field, please note the address where you would like to receive your passports and documents from us and in the “From” field please note the U.S. Embassy address:
United States Embassy Lilongwe
Consular Section
Area 40, Plot 24
Kenyatta Drive
If you need reasonable accommodation for your appointment, we encourage you to request your accommodation immediately once you schedule your appointment. We make every effort to provide accommodations to persons with disabilities and medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations vary, depending on the situation and the person’s needs.
Examples of accommodations include, but are not limited to:
If you are unable to provide fingerprints because of a medical condition, including birth defects, physical deformities, skin conditions, you may qualify for a fingerprint waiver for certain fingers.
The waiting room of the Consular Section and its restroom is wheelchair-accessible.
Please call: +265 887 384 109
24/7 emergency contact: +265 881 980 814
Outside of Office Hours, contact: +265 88 296 0178
Outside of Malawi: +265 887 384 109
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