Malawi Citizenship (Prescribed Languages Regulations)
Publisher | National Legislative Bodies / National Authorities |
Author | Republic of Malawi |
Publication Date | 1968 |
Citation / Document Symbol | G.N. 222/1966 206/1968 under s. 34 |
Reference | MWI-210 |
Cite as | Malawi Citizenship (Prescribed Languages Regulations) [Malawi], G.N. 222/1966 206/1968 under s. 34, 1968, available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6b4f60.html [accessed 26 December 2015] |
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Citation
1.These Regulations may be cited as the Malawi Citizenship (Prescribed Languages) Regulations.Prescribed languages
2.The vernacular languages prescribed for the purposes of section 13 (1) (b), section 17 (1) (b) and section 21 (1) (b) of the Act shall be any one or more of the languages named in the Schedule.SCHEDULE
Chichewa Chitumbuka Chiyao Chinkhonde ChitongaG.N. 221/1966 MALAWI CITIZENSHIP (FORMS AND FEES) REGULATIONS under s. 34
Citation
1.These Regulations may be cited as the Malawi Citizenship (Forms and Fees) Regulations.Forms
2.The forms set out in the First Schedule shall be used for the purposes for which they are designed with such variations as the circumstances of a particular case may require.Supporting evidence
3.Every application shall be supported by such evidence of the statements made therein as may be required on the application form or in the Malawi Citizenship Act.Fees
4.The fees set out in the Second Schedule shall be paid for the matters respectively specified therein: Provided that the Deputy Chief Immigration Officer may in his discretion refund fees if an application cannot be considered.FIRST SCHEDULE FORM A GOVERNMENT OF MALAWI
MALAWI CITIZENSHIP ACT (Cap. 15: 01)
APPLICATION BY A COMMONWEALTH CITIZEN OR A DECLARED CITIZEN OR RESIDENT FOR REGISTRATION AS A CITIZEN OF MALAWI (UNDER SECTION 13 OR 14)
PART I APPLICATION
Full names and address in block capitals
1.I, ..of .hereby apply for registration as a citizen of Malawi under section 13/14* of the Malawi Citizenship Act on the grounds that I am a citizen/resident* of ,of full age and capacity, and that-(a)I am ordinarily resident in Malawi, and have been so resident for a period of five years; and
(b)I have an adequate knowledge of a prescribed vernacular language/of the English language*; and
(c)I am of good character; and
(d)I would be a suitable citizen of Malawi.
Dated at .this ..day of 19 Signature of Applicant *Delete whichever is inapplicable.PART II PARTICULARS RELATING To APPLICATION
2.Full names3. Address .
4. Place and date of birth .
5. Profession or occupation ...
6. Present nationality or citizenship ..
7. Date of entry in Malawi to take up ordinary residence .
8. Present Passport: Issued at No
9. (a)Marital status (never married, now married, widowed, divorced) .
(b)If divorced give place and date of decree ...
10. (a)Name of wife or husband
(b)Address (if dead, give place and date of death) ..
(c)Nationality (if dead, give nationality at time of death) ...
11. (a)Father's full name living/dead*
(b)Address (if dead, give last address) .
(c)Nationality (if dead, give nationality at time of death) .
12. (a)Mother's full name living/dead*
(b)Address (if dead, give last address) .
(c)Nationality (if dead, give nationality at time of death)
13. Evidence submitted of citizenship of Commonwealth country or evidence submitted of declared citizenship or residence
14. Evidence submitted of previous residence in Malawi .
15. Languages known .
16. Particulars of any criminal proceedings taken against the applicant at any time in any country
PART III CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORS
Full names and address in block capitals
17.I, .of .. being a citizen of Malawi otherwise than by naturalization, hereby certify that the applicant herein is a person known to9 me and of good character, that in my opinion he would be a suitable citizen of Malawi and that the particulars in this application are correct in all respects to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am not the legal practitioner or agent of the applicant. I have known the applicant for ..months/years.* Dated at .this day of ..19 . Witness to signature Signature of Sponsor Address Occupation . Occupation (NOTE.-The sponsor in the case of paragraph 17 must be an Administrative Officer, Legal Practitioner, Bank Official, Member of a District Council, Municipal Council or Town Council, Magistrate, Mayor, Member of Parliament, Minister of Religion, Notary Public, Physician or Surgeon.)18. I, ..of being a citizen of Malawi otherwise than by naturalization, hereby certify that the applicant herein is a person known to me and of good character, that in my opinion he would be a suitable citizen of Malawi and that the particulars in this application are correct in all respects to the best of may knowledge and belief. I am not the legal practitioner or agent of the applicant. I have known the applicant for months/years.*
Dated at this .day of 19 . Witness to signature Signature of Sponsor Address .Occupation . Occupation (NOTE-The sponsor in the case of paragraph 18 need not be in a class mentioned in the note to paragraph 17.)PART IV DECLARATION BY APPLICANT
Full names in block capitals
19,I, do solemnly and sincerely declare-(a)that to the best of my knowledge and belief the particulars stated in this application are true and correct in all respects;
(b)that I shall inform the Minister immediately if, before the registration herein applied for is granted, any particular given herein requires amendment; and
(c)that I am willing to-
(i)take the Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of Malawi;
(ii)renounce any other nationality or citizenship I may possess; and
(d)that I intend to continue to reside permanently in Malawi.
Signature of Applicant Declared at this day of 19 .. Before me, Magistrate/Commissioner for OathsFORM B GOVERNMENT OF MALAWI MALAWI CITIZENSHIP ACT (Cap. 15: 0 1)
APPLICATION BY A PERSON HAVING A CLOSE CONNEXION WITH MALAWI FOR REGISTRATION AS A CITIZEN OF MALAWI (UNDER SECTION 15)
PART I APPLICATION
Full names and address in block capitals
1.I, .. of .. hereby apply for registration as a Citizen of Malawi under section 15 of the Malawi Citizenship Act on the grounds that-(X the appropriate)I was born in Malawi;
I have been ordinarily resident in Malawi for a period of not less than 20 years;
I am permanently resident in Malawi and was born in Malawi/in Mozambique north of the Zambesi river and that both my parents were born in either Mozambique north of the Zambesi river or in Malawi,*
and that I am not otherwise qualified under the Malawi Citizenship Act to be registered as a citizen of Malawi, and on the further grounds that-(a)I am ordinarily resident in Malawi, and have been so resident for a period of five years; and
(b)I have an adequate knowledge of a prescribed vernacular language/of the English language*; and
(c)I am of good character; and
(d)I would be a suitable citizen of Malawi.
Dated at .this day of .19 . Signature of Applicant (*Delete whichever is inapplicable.)PART 11 PARTICULARS RELATING TO APPLICATION
2.Full names3. Address
4. Place and date of birth
5. Profession or occupation
6. Present nationality or citizenship
7. Date of entry in Malawi to take up ordinary residence
8. Present Passport: Issued at .No
9. (a)Marital status (never married, now married, widowed, divorced)
(b)if divorced give place and date of decree
10. (a)Name of wife or husband
(b)Address (if dead, give place and date of death)
(c)Nationality (if dead, give nationality at time of death)
11. (a)Father's full name ..living/dead.*
(b)Address (if dead, give last address)
(c)Nationality (if dead, give nationality at time of death)
12. (a)Mother's full name ..living/dead.*
(b)Address (if dead, give last address)
(c)Nationality (if dead, give nationality at time of death)
13. Evidence submitted of applicant's claim to his and his parents' place of birth, as appropriate
14. Evidence submitted of previous residence in Malawi
15. Languages known
16. Particulars of any criminal proceedings taken against the applicant at any time in any country
PART III CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORS
Full names and address in block capitals
17.I, . of . being a citizen of Malawi otherwise than by naturalization hereby certify that the applicant herein is a person known to me and of good character, that in my opinion he would be a suitable citizen of Malawi and that the particulars in this application are correct in all respects to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am not the legal practitioner or agent of the applicant. I have known the applicant for months/years.* Dated at this day of .19 Witness to signature Signature of Sponsor Address Occupation . Occupation (NOTE.-The sponsor in the case of paragraph 17 must be an Administrative Officer, Legal Practitioner, Bank Official, Member of a District Council. Municipal Council or Town Council, Magistrate, Mayor, Member of Parliament, Minister of Religion, Notary Public, Physician or Surgeon.)Full names and address in block capitals
18.I, ..of being a citizen of Malawi otherwise than by naturalization, hereby certify that the applicant herein is a person known to me and of good character, that in my opinion he would be a suitable citizen of Malawi and that the particulars in this application are correct in all respects to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am not the legal practitioner or agent of the applicant. I have known the applicant for ..months/years.* Dated at ..this day of .19 Witness to signature Signature of Sponsor Address .Occupation Occupation (NOTE.-The sponsor in the case of paragraph 18 need not be in a class mentioned in the note to paragraph 17.)PART IV DECLARATION BY APPLICANT
Full names and address in block capitals
19.I, .do solemnly and sincerely declare-(a)that to the best of my knowledge and belief the particulars stated in this application are true and correct in all respects; and
(b)that I shall inform the Minister immediately if, before the registration herein applied for is granted, any particular given herein requires amendment; and
(c)that I am willing to-
(i)take the Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of Malawi; and
(ii)renounce any other nationality or citizenship I may possess; and
(d)that I intend to continue to reside permanently in Malawi.
Signature of Applicant Declared at ..this ..day of 19 .Before me, Magistrate/Commissioner for OathsFORM C GOVERNMENT OF MALAWI MALAWI CITIZENSHIP ACT (Cap. 15: 01)
APPLICATION BY A MARRIED WOMAN FOR REGISTRATION AS A CITIZEN OF MALAWI (UNDER SECTION 16)
PART I APPLICATION
Full names and address in block capitals
1.I, .of hereby apply for registration as a citizen of Malawi under section 16 of the Malawi Citizenship Act on the grounds that I am of full capacity and that I am or have been married to-(X the appropriate)a citizen of Malawi;
a person who would but for his death have become a citizen of Malawi on 6th July, 1966,
and on the further grounds that-(a)I am ordinarily resident in Malawi, and have been so resident for a period of five years; and
(b)I have an adequate knowledge of a prescribed vernacular language/of the English language*;
(c)I am of good character; and
(d)I would be a suitable citizen of Malawi.
Dated at this ..day of .19 . Signature of Applicant (*Delete whichever is inapplicable.)PART 11 PARTICULARS RELATING TO APPLICATION
2.Full names3. Address
4. Place and date of birth
5. Profession or occupation
6. Present nationality or citizenship
7. Date of entry in Malawi to take up ordinary residence
8. Present Passport: Issued at No
9. (a)Marital Status (now married, widowed, divorced)
(b)If divorced give place and date of decree
10. (a)Name of husband
(b)Place and date of birth
(c)Present address (if dead, give place and date of death)
(d)Nationality (if dead, give nationality at time of death)
(e)How husband's Malawi Citizenship was acquired (i.e. by birth, descent, registration, naturalization)
11. Particulars of any previous marriage
12. (a)Father's full name living/dead*
(b)Address (if dead, give last address)
(c)Nationality (if dead, give nationality at time of death)
13. (a)Mother's full name living/dead*
(b)Address (if dead, give last address)
(c)Nationality (if dead, give nationality at time of death)
14. Evidence submitted of marriage
15. Evidence submitted of husband's Malawi citizenship
16. Evidence submitted of previous residence in Malawi
17. Languages known
18. Particulars of any criminal proceedings taken against the applicant at any time and in any country
PART III CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORS
Full names and address in block capitals19. I, ..of being a citizen of Malawi otherwise than by naturalization, hereby certify that the applicant herein is a person known to me and of good character, that in my opinion he would be a suitable citizen of Malawi and that the particulars in this application are correct in all respects to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am not the legal practitioner or agent of the applicant. I have known the applicant for months/years*
Dated at ..this ..day of 19 Witness to signature Signature of Sponsor Address .Occupation .. Occupation (NOTE.-The sponsor in the case of paragraph 19 must be an Administrative Officer, Legal Practitioner, Bank Official, Member of a District Council, Municipal Council or Town Council, Magistrate, Mayor, Member of Parliament, Minister of Religion, Notary Public, Physician or Surgeon.)Full names and address in block capitals
20.I, of being a citizen of Malawi otherwise than by naturalization, hereby certify that the applicant herein is a person known to me and of good character, that in my opinion he would be a suitable citizen of Malawi and that the particulars in this application are correct in all respects to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am not the legal practitioner or agent of the applicant. I have known the applicant for months/years.* Dated at this .day of 19 . Witness to signature Signature of Sponsor Address ..Occupation . Occupation (NOTE.-The sponsor in the case of paragraph 20 need not be in a class mentioned in the note to paragraph 19.)PART IV DECLARATION BY APPLICANT
21.I, ..do solemnly and sincerely declare-(a)that to the best of my knowledge and belief the particulars stated in this application are true and correct in all respects; and
(b)that I shall inform the Minister immediately if, before the registration herein applied for is granted, any particular given herein requires amendment; and
(c)that I am willing to-
(i)take the Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of Malawi; and
(ii)renounce any other nationality or citizenship I may possess; and
(d)that I intend to continue to reside permanently in Malawi.
Signature of Applicant Declared at this .day of 19 .Before me, Magistrate/Commissioner for OathsFORM D GOVERNMENT OF MALAWI MALAWI CITIZENSHIP ACT (Cap.15:01)
APPLICATION OF A MINOR CHILD OF A MALAWI CITIZEN FOR REGISTRATION AS A CITIZEN OF MALAWI (UNDER SECTION 17)
PART I APPLICATION (Complete either (a) or (b) of this part.)
1.(a)Application by parent of minor child-Full names and address in block capitals
I, of ..hereby apply on behalf of my child to whom the following particulars relate for his/her* registration as a citizen of Malawi under section 17 of the Malawi Citizenship Act on the grounds that he/she* is the minor child of a citizen of Malawi and that he/she*-(i)is ordinarily resident in Malawi; and
(ii)has an adequate knowledge of a prescribed vernacular language/the English language;* and
(iii)is of good character; and
(iv)would be a suitable citizen of Malawi.
Dated at .this day of 19 .. Signature of Parent(b)Application by guardian of minor child-
Full names and address in block capitals
I, ..of the guardian of to whom the following particulars relate, who has no living parent/whose parent or parents are living and resident in .,* am duly authorised by a court of competent jurisdiction/by the minor child's father (or mother in the event of his death)* whose authority or consent is attached, and I hereby apply on behalf of said ..for his/her* registration as a citizen of Malawi under section 17 of the Malawi Citizenship Act on the grounds that he/she* is the minor child of a citizen of Malawi and that he/she*-(i)is ordinarily resident in Malawi; and
(ii)has an adequate knowledge of a prescribed vernacular language/the English language;* and
(iii)is of good character; and
(iv)would be a suitable citizen of Malawi.
Dated at this .day of ..19 .. Signature of Guardian (*Delete whichever is inapplicable.)PART II PARTICULARS RELATING TO APPLICATION
2.Full names of minor child3. Address
4. Place and date of birth
5. Profession or occupation
6. Present nationality or citizenship
7. Date of entry in Malawi to take up ordinary residence
8. Present Passport: Issued at No ..
9. (a)Marital status (never married, now married, widowed, divorced)
(b)If divorced give place and date of decree
10.
(a)Name of wife or husband
(b)Address (if dead, give place and date of death)
(c)Nationality (if dead, give nationality at time of death)
11. (a)Father's full name ..living/dead*
(b)Address (if dead, give last address)
(c)Nationality (if dead, give nationality at time of death)
12. (a)Mother's full name ..living/dead*
(b)Address (if dead, give last address)
(c)Nationality (if dead, give nationality at time of death)
13. Evidence submitted of guardianship (if applicable)
14. Details of minor child's residence in Malawi and other countries since birth-
Malawi (with addresses) | Dates | Years | Months | |
From | To | |||
Other countries (with addresses) | ||||
15. Minor's knowledge of English/the prescribed vernacular language of ..* is slight/fair/good/excellent*
16. Particulars of any criminal proceedings taken against the applicant at any time in any country
PART III CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORS
Full names and address in block capitals
17. I, .of ..being a citizen of Malawi otherwise than by naturalization, hereby certify that the applicant herein is a person known to me and of good character, that in my opinion he would be a suitable citizen of Malawi and that the particulars in this application are correct in all respects to the best of my knowledge and belief, I am not the legal practitioner or agent of the applicant. I have known the applicant for .months/years.*
Dated at ..this day of ..19 . Witness to Signature Signature of Sponsor Address Occupation Occupation (NOTE.-The sponsor in the case of paragraph 17 must be an Administrative Officer, Legal Practitioner, Bank Official. Member of a District Council, Municipal Council or Town Council. Magistrate, Mayor, Member of Parliament, Minister of Religion, Notary Public, Physician or Surgeon.)Full names and address in block capitals
18. I, of being a citizen of Malawi otherwise than by naturalization hereby certify that the applicant herein is a person known to me and of good character, that in my opinion he Would be a suitable citizen of Malawi and that the particulars in this application are correct in all respects to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have known the applicant for months/years.*
Dated at ..this ..day of 19 . Witness to signature Signature of Sponsor Address .Occupation . Occupation (NOTE.-The sponsor in the case of paragraph 18 need not be in a class mentioned in the note to paragraph 17.)PART IV DECLARATION BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN
Full names and address in block capitals
19.I, ..do solemnly and sincerely declare-(a)that to the best of my knowledge and belief the particulars stated in this application are true and correct in all respects; and
(b)that I shall inform the Minister immediately if, before the registration herein applied for is granted, any particulars given herein requires amendment; and
(c)that I intend to continue to reside permanently in Malawi.
Signature of Parent/Guardian Declared at ..this day of 19 .. Magistrate/Commissioner for OathsFORM E GOVERNMENT OF MALAWI MALAWI CITIZENSHIP ACT (Cap.15:01)
APPLICATION BY A STATELESS PERSON FOR REGISTRATION AS A CITIZEN OF MALAWI (UNDER SECTION 18)
PART I APPLICATION
Full names and address in block capitals
1.I, ..of ..hereby apply for registration as a citizen of Malawi under section 18 of the Malawi Citizenship Act on the grounds that-(a)I am and always have been stateless; and
(b)I was born within Malawi/one of my parent was a citizen of Malawi at the time when I was born;* and
(c)I am ordinarily resident in Malawi, and have been so resident for a period of three years immediately preceding this application; and
(d)I have neither been convicted of an offence, or detained for behaviour, prejudicial to public security, nor have been sentenced to imprisonment for a term of five years or more on any criminal charge.
Dated at this day of .19 .. Signature of Applicant (*Delete whichever is inapplicable.)PART 11 PARTICULARS RELATING TO APPLICATION
2.Full names3. Address
4. Place and date of birth
5. Profession or occupation
6. Date of entry in Malawi to take up ordinary residence
7. (a)Marital status (never married, now married, widowed, divorced)
(b)If divorced give place and date of decree
8. (a)Name of wife or husband
(b)Address (if dead, give place and date of death)
(c)Nationality (if dead, give nationality at time of death)
9. (a)Father's full name ..living/dead*
(b)Address (if dead, give last address)
(c)Nationality at time of applicant's birth
10. (a)Mother's full name ..living/dead*
(b)Address (if dead, give last address)
(C)Nationality at time of applicant's birth
11. Evidence submitted of statelessness
12. Evidence submitted of place of birth or citizenship of parents at time of birth
13. Evidence submitted of previous residence in Malawi
14. Particulars of any criminal or detention proceedings taken against the applicant at any time in any country
PART III CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORS
Full names and address in block capitals
15.I, of ..being a citizen of Malawi otherwise than by naturalization, hereby certify that the applicant herein is a person known to me and of good character, that in my opinion he would be a suitable citizen of Malawi and that the particulars in this application are correct in all respects to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am not the legal practitioner or agent of the applicant. I have known the applicant for months/years.* Dated at this .day of .19 . Witness to signature Signature of Sponsor Address ..Occupation . Occupation (NOTE.-The sponsor in the case of paragraph 15 must be an Administrative Officer, Legal Practitioner, Bank Official, Member of a District Council, Municipal Council or Town Council, Magistrate, Mayor, Member of Parliament, Minister of Religion, Notary Public, Physician or Surgeon.)Full names and address in block capitals
16.I, of being a citizen of Malawi otherwise than by naturalization, hereby certify that the applicant therein is a person known to me and of good character, that in my opinion he would be a suitable citizen of Malawi and that the particulars in this application are correct in all respects to the best of may knowledge and belief. I am not the legal practitioner or agent of the applicant. I have known the applicant for months/years.* Dated at .this ..day of 19 . Witness to signature Signature of Sponsor Address .Occupation .. Occupation (NOTE.-The sponsor in the case of paragraph 16 need not be in a class mentioned in the note to paragraph 15.)PART IV DECLARATION BY APPLICANT
Full names in block capitals
17.I, do solemnly and sincerely declare-(a)that to the best of my knowledge and belief the particulars stated in this application are true and correct in all respects; and
(b)that I shall inform the Minister immediately if, before the registration herein applied for is granted, any particular given herein requires amendment; and]
(c)that I am willing to take the Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of Malawi; and
(d)that I intend to continue to reside permanently in Malawi.
Signature of Applicant Declared at .this ..day of .19 Before me,FORM F GOVERNMENT OF MALAWI MALAWI CITIZENSHIP ACT (Cap.15:01)
APPLICATION BY AN ALIEN FOR NATURALIZATION AS A CITIZEN OF MALAWI (UNDER SECTION 21)
PART I APPLICATION
Full names and address in block capitals
1.I, of hereby apply for naturalization as a citizen of Malawi under section 21 of the Malawi Citizenship Act on the grounds that I am an alien of full age and capacity and that-(a)I am ordinarily resident in Malawi and have been so resident for a period of seven years immediately preceding this application; and
(b)I have an adequate knowledge of a prescribed vernacular language/of the English language;* and
(c)I am of good character; and
(d)I am financially solvent; and
(e)I would be a suitable citizen of Malawi.
Dated at .this .day of .19 Signature of Applicant (*Delete whichever is inapplicable.)PART II PARTICULARS RELATING TO APPLICATION
2.Full names3. Address
4. Place and date of birth
5. Nationality or citizenship at birth
6. Present nationality or citizenship (if now different)
7. Profession or occupation
8. Date of entry in Malawi to take up ordinary residence
9. Present Passport: Issued at ..No ..
10. (a)Marital status (never married, now married, widowed, divorced)
(b)If divorced give place and date of decree
11. (a)Name of wife or husband
(b)Address (if dead, give place and date of death)
(c)Nationality before marriage
(d)Present nationality (if dead, give nationality at time of death)
12. (a)Father's full name ..living/dead*
(b)Address (if dead, give last address)
(c)Nationality (if dead, give nationality at time of death)
13. (a)Mother's full name................................................living/dead*
(b)Address (if dead, give last address)
(c)Nationality (if dead, give nationality at time of death)
14. Date of any previous application for registration or naturalization
15. If original name has been changed give particulars
16. If nationality or citizenship has been changed since birth give particulars
17. If now of no nationality or citizenship give circumstances in which nationality or citizenship was lost
18. Give details, with dates, of foreign countries visited during the past eight years
19. Particulars of applicant's children (if any)-
Full name of every child | Date of birth | Place of birth | Where now resident |
20. Names of any minor children whom you desire to be registered as citizens of Malawi in the event that this application is approved
21. Details of previous residence in Malawi-
Address | Dates | Years | Months | |
From | To | |||
22. Evidence submitted of previous residence in Malawi
23. Languages known
24. Bank or other institution which can speak for applicant's financial solvency
25. Particulars of any criminal proceedings taken against the applicant at any time in any country
PART III CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORS
Full names and address in block capitals
26.I, of being a citizen of Malawi, otherwise than by naturalization, hereby certify that the applicant herein is a person known to me and of good character, that in my opinion he would be a suitable citizen of Malawi and that the particulars in this application are correct in all respects to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am not the legal practitioner or agent of the applicant. I have known the applicant for ..months/years.* Dated at .this ..day of .19 .. Witness to signature Signature of Sponsor Address ..Occupation . OccupationFull names and address in block capitals
27.I, ..of being a citizen of Malawi, otherwise than by naturalization, hereby certify that the applicant herein is a person known to me and of good character, that in my opinion he would be a suitable citizen of Malawi and that the particulars in this application are correct in all respects to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am not the legal practitioner or agent of the applicant. I have known the applicant for ..months/years.* Dated at this day of .19 . Witness to signature Signature of Sponsor Address .Occupation Occupation (NOTE.-The sponsors in the case of paragraphs 26 and 27 must be an Administrative Officer, Legal Practitioner, Bank Official, Member of a District Council, Municipal Council or Town Council, Magistrate, Mayor, Member of Parliament, Minister of Religion, Notary Public, Physician or Surgeon.)Full names and address in block capitals
28.I, .being a citizen of Malawi, otherwise than by naturalization, hereby certify that the applicant herein is a person known to me and of good character, that in may opinion he would be a suitable citizen of Malawi and that the particulars in this application are correct in all respects to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am not the legal practitioner or agent of the applicant. I have known the applicant for months/years.* Dated at .this .day of 19 Witness to signature Signature of Sponsor Address .Occupation OccupationFull names and address in block capitals
29.I, .of .being a citizen of Malawi, otherwise than by naturalization, hereby certify that the applicant herein is a person known to me and of good character, that in my opinion he would be a suitable citizen of Malawi and that the particulars in this application are correct in all respects to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am not the legal practitioner or agent of the applicant. I have known the applicant for .months/years.* Dated at .this ..day of ..19 .. Witness to signature Signature of Sponsor Address .Occupation Occupation (NOTE.-The sponsors in the case of paragraphs 28 and 29 need not be in a class mentioned in the note to paragraphs 26 and 27.)PART IV DECLARATION BY APPLICANT
Full names in block capitals
30.I, ..do solemnly and sincerely declare-(a)that to the best of my knowledge and belief the particulars stated in this application are true and correct in all respects; and
(b)that I shall inform the Minister immediately if, before the registration herein applied for is granted, any particular given herein requires amendment; and
(c)that I am willing to-
(i)take the Oath of Allegiance of the Republic of Malawi; and
(ii)renounce any other nationality or citizenship I may possess; and
(d)that I intend to continue to reside permanently in Malawi.
Signature of Applicant Declared at .this ..day of .19 ..Before me, Magistrate/Commissioner for OathsFORM G GOVERNMENT OF MALAWI MALAWI CITIZENSHIP ACT (Cap. 15: 0 1)
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS A CITIZEN OF MALAWI
Certificate No WHEREAS of .has applied to the Minister under section of the Malawi Citizenship Act to be registered as a citizen of Malawi, and has satisfied the Minister that the necessary conditions for registration under that Act have been fulfilled: NOW, THEREFORE, the Minister, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by the said Act, hereby grants to the said ..this certificate of registration as a citizen of Malawi and declares that subject to section 20 (2) of the said Act, he/she shall be a citizen of Malawi with effect from the date of this Certificate. IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand this ..day of 19 .at . MinisterFORM H GOVERNMENT OF MALAWI MALAWI CITIZENSHIP ACT (Cap.15:01)
CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION AS A CITIZEN OF MALAWI
Certificate No WHEREAS of............ has applied to the Minister under section 21 of the Malawi Citizen ship Act for a certificate of naturalization as a citizen of Malawi, and has satisfied the Minister that the necessary conditions for naturaliza tion under that Act have been fulfilled: NOW, THEREFORE, the Minister, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by the said Act, hereby grants to the said............. this certificate of naturalization as a citizen of Malawi and declares that subject to section 22 (2) of the said Act, he/she shall be a citizen of Malawi with effect from the date of this certificate. IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand this................. day of .. 19 at MinisterSECOND SCHEDULE Matter in which fee may be taken | Reg.4 Fee payable |
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1. Witnessing by Magistrate or Commissioner for Oaths of declaration by applicant | 0 50 |
2. On application by a Commonwealth citizen or a declared citizen or resident for registration | 2 00 |
3. On application by a person having a close connexion with Malawi for registration | 2 00 |
4. On application by a married woman for registration | 2 00 |
5. On application of a minor child of a Malawi citizen for registration | 2 00 |
6. On application by a stateless person for registration | 2 00 |
7. On application by an alien for naturalization | 10 00 |
8. Witnessing by Magistrate or Commissioner for Oaths of declarations specified in the third, Fourth, Fifth or sixth Schedule to the Malawi citizenship Act (per declaration) | 0 50 |
9. Administering the Oath of Allegiance set out in the Second Schedule to the Malawi Citizenship Act | 0 50 |
10. On application for a Certificate of Citizenship in case of doubt | 1 00 |
11. On application for a certified true copy of any certificate granted or issued under the Malawi citizenship Act | 0 50 |