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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person''' 
#Gather and prepare all the required documents for this application
#Visit the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) One Stop Service Centre (OSSC) office in your region to obtain the application form
#Fill the application form and attach all the required documents to it in a single file
#Go to the OSSC office department of immigration to submit your complete application
#The assisting officer will go through your application to verify if it meets all the requirements
#Once the application has been verified, pay an upfront fee of $2100 at the FDH Bank Counter located in any of the Immigration offices and obtain the payment receipt.
#Upon payment the BPR will be endorsed in your passport while other processes continue of producing the actual permit.
#Your application will undergo further security checks and you will be requested to visit the OSSC office for your finger prints to be taken and to finalize the security process
#At the completion of the processes, the documents will be sent to the Ministry of home Affairs and Internal Security for ministerial approval
#By meeting all the application conditions, the BRP Permit Certificate will be produced and you will be required to collect it at the MITC office
 
'''Apply Online''' 
#Visit the Malawi e-permit portal through this link: [https://epermit.gov.mw/ Apply Online]
#Create an account by clicking on the “Login” hyperlink on the information bar and select “create an account” proceed to setting up your account and login.
#Once you have logged in, click on “New” at the information bar to commence your application Open the Drop box and scroll down to choose “Business Residence Permit BPR” and a new drop box will appear. In it, select the permit subcategory you wish to apply for .i.e. Trade, Manufacturing etc.
#Scroll to the bottom of the page as you read about the permit and cross check if you have the necessary documents
#At the bottom of the page, click on “Apply Now” to start your application
#Fill all the required information in all the pages and submit your application for processing and issuing of the BRP Permit 
==Required Documents==
*Fully completed application forms in duplicate
*Two passport size photos
*Business Registration Certificate or Certificate of Incorporation or Memorandum and *Articles of Association
*Police clearance report from country of origin
*Business plan or profile
*Bank statement with not less than US$50,000.
::a. The Bank Statement must be from a Malawian Bank
::b. The US$50,000 needs to have been transferred into this account from outside the country.
::c. The Bank account should be a Business Account registered in the name of the business entity
::d. It is recommended that the Bank Account should be a Foreign Currency Denominated Account (optional)
*MITC Investment Certificate
*A covering letter from the applicant
*Copy of passport
:Note that all documents should be in duplicate and all certificates be certified by Commissioner of Oath.
==Office Locations & Contacts==
:'''The Chief Executive Officer'''
:'''Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC)'''
:Aquarius House – First floor
:Private Bag 302
:Capital City
:Lilongwe 3
:MALAWI
:Tel : (265) 1 770 800 / 771 315
:Fax: (265) 1 771 781
:E-mail : info@mitc.mw
:Website: [https://mitc.mw/index.php Link] 
:'''Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Malawi'''
:Blantyre – Immigration Head Quarters
:PO Box 331, Blantyre, Malawi
:Phone Number: +265-1823777
:E-Permit Contact Details: [https://epermit.gov.mw/Home/Contact Link]
==Eligibility==
*All foreign Investors
==Fees==
*Processing and Issuance fee: $2100 paid upfront
*Prescribed fee: $7500 depending of the BRP category you are applying for
==Validity==
*Five years and its subjected to renewals
==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

==Processing Time==
*Within five working days
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

==Instructions==
*Ensure that you have all the required documents before you commence your application to avoid inconvenience and the application being rejected
*Ensure that all the information provided are correct
==Required Information==
*Personal details
*Passport Details
*Dependent details
*Applicant details
*Documents
*Review section
==Need for the Document==
*This permit allows you to conduct business in Malawi legally
==Information which might help==
*Investors Guide: [https://mitc.mw/invest/images/Investors-Guide.pdf PDF]
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

==External Links==
*Department of Immigration Malawi: [https://www.immigration.gov.mw/permits/business-residence-permit/ Link]
==Others==
More information which might help people.

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