| Department overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1992 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Malawi |
| Headquarters | Victoria Avenue opposite Delamere House Blantyre[3] 15°47′10″S 35°00′21″E / 15.78611°S 35.00583°E |
| Employees | 4,654 (2018) |
| Annual budget | K3.10 billion (2022/23) |
| Minister responsible | |
| Website | www |
The Immigration and Citizenship Services is a department of the Malawian government. Nancy Tembo was appointed Minister of Immigration and Citizenship Services since.[4][5]
Duties and other functions[edit]
The department is responsible for:
- Maintening of the National Population Register (the civil registry), including the recording of births, marriages/civil partnerships and deaths.
- Managing immigration to Malawi and naturalisation of permanent immigrants.
- Handling refugees in Malawi
- Controlling ports of entry at land borders, seaports and airports.
- Issuing identity documents and passports.
- Issuing visas for visitors to Malawi
Cyber attacks[edit]
In 2024, it was reported that the government of Malawi has suspended the issuing of passports due to a cyber-attack on the immigration service's computer network.[6][7][8] The hackers demanded that the department pay a ransom.[9][10][11][12]
References[edit]
- ^ "List of Languages in Malawi – Department of Immigration. Republic of Malawi". Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ "List of Languages in Malawi – Department of Immigration. Republic of Malawi". Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ "Physical Addresses – Department of Immigration. Republic of Malawi". Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ "Malawi e-Visa System | The Official e-Visa Application Portal of Malawi | Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services". evisa.gov.mw. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ Chiwayula, McDonald (2023-02-01). "CHAKWERA HIRES NEW CABINET". Malawi Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ "Cyber-attack hits Malawi's immigration service". 2024-02-22. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ Kabweza, L. S. M. (2024-02-21). "Malawi unable to print passports, as hackers take over immigration system. Or not!". Techzim. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ "Malawi Immigration System Hacked, President Chakwera Refuses To Pay Ransom". Pindula. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ "Malawi Immigration System Hacked, President Chakwera Refuses To Pay Ransom". Pindula. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ "Chakwera confirms immigration system hacked but challenges hackers government won't pay ransom - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2024-02-21. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ Kombo, Sakwa (2024-02-22). "Kenyan Firm in the Mix As Malawi E-passport System is "Hacked"". Techweez. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ Chikoti, Martha (2024-02-25). "Chakwera lied on passport system hacking, says CDEDI Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
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