British High Commissioner, Richard Wildash spoke at a reception for an International Delegation of Reprieve and Norteastern University. He said: "Britain has a long history of engagement in the justice law and order sector in Malawi and we have supported a number of programmes from the early 1990’s - in particular, the Malawi Police Service." full speech

We have set up a new improved online registration service called LOCATE. This is for British nationals traveling or living abroad to register themselves with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. more...

British High Commissioner Richard Wildash today announced that three Malawians have been awarded a Chevening Fellowship to study in the United Kingdom from 14 January to 4 April 2008. full article

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has introduced a new registration system for British nationals resident in and visiting countries overseas. British nationals resident in Malawi who are currently registered with the High Commission in Lilongwe will be required to re-register. Please visit the Locate on-line registration section for more details.

Since the industrial revolution human activities have compounded natural climate change by increasing carbon emissions in the atmosphere. This legacy has produced an unprecedented rise in average global temperature. Read more.

The British High Commission gives notice of changes to the UK Visa service, which will be introduced in Malawi in December 2007. These changes are part of a worldwide reform programme to increase the efficiency of the UK visa service overseas at no extra cost to the applicant. full details...

In his first major speech as Foreign Secretary, David Miliband argued that, under Gordon Brown's leadership, UK foreign policy has the strength to make a difference in the world, and thereby make a difference to Britain. But how do we ensure that the FCO makes the most effective contribution possible to that drive? He is inviting your thoughts and ideas on three of the key questions he is facing.

With immediate effect, all visa applicants applying for a visa/entry clearance to the United Kingdom should use new application forms. Full details

From 11 July the British High Commission in Malawi will introduce collection of biometric data in the form of finger scanning and digital photographs as part of the visa application process. All applicants for UK visas in Malawi will be required to attend the Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Lilongwe to have their fingers electronically scanned and photographs taken by means of digital camera. Full details.

It has recently been brought to our attention that some hoax emails are being sent informing applicants that they have been awarded a Chevening scholarship and requesting further information. If you receive an email like this please ignore it or contact the office to which you sent your Chevening application.  More...