{
 "version": "2026-11-07",
 "updated": "2026-11-07",
 "requirements": {
  "passport.forms2": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Two filled passport application forms",
    "ny": "Mafomu awiri odzazidwa ofunsira pasipoti"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "copies": 2,
   "tip": {
    "en": "With the ePassport system you fill the form online instead (see the online steps). Paper forms are free; don't photocopy them, each has its own barcode.",
    "ny": "Pa njira ya ePassport mumadzaza fomu pa intaneti (onani njira za pa intaneti). Mafomu a pepala ndi aulere; musawajambulitse, iliyonse ili ndi barcode yake."
   },
   "source_url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/passports/types-of-passport/",
   "source_title": "Types of passport, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.forms1": {
   "text": {
    "en": "One filled passport application form",
    "ny": "Fomu imodzi yodzazidwa yofunsira pasipoti"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "copies": 1,
   "tip": {
    "en": "With the ePassport system you fill the form online instead.",
    "ny": "Pa njira ya ePassport mumadzaza fomu pa intaneti."
   },
   "source_url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/passports/types-of-passport/",
   "source_title": "Types of passport, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.photos2": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Two passport-size photographs",
    "ny": "Zithunzi ziwiri za pasipoti"
   },
   "kind": "photo",
   "copies": 2,
   "tip": {
    "en": "The official site does not publish photo rules (size, background). Online applicants upload a passport-size photo.",
    "ny": "Tsamba la boma silinena malamulo a chithunzi (kukula, mtundu wa kumbuyo). Ofunsira pa intaneti amaika chithunzi cha pasipoti."
   },
   "source_url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/passports/types-of-passport/",
   "source_title": "Types of passport, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.photos1": {
   "text": {
    "en": "One passport-size photograph",
    "ny": "Chithunzi chimodzi cha pasipoti"
   },
   "kind": "photo",
   "copies": 1,
   "source_url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/passports/types-of-passport/",
   "source_title": "Types of passport, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.identity": {
   "text": {
    "en": "A document that proves your identity, e.g. birth certificate, academic certificate, voter's registration certificate or an official letter from your employer",
    "ny": "Chikalata chotsimikizira kuti ndinu ndani, mwachitsanzo satifiketi ya kubadwa, satifiketi ya maphunziro, satifiketi ya kalembera wa ovota kapena kalata ya bwana wanu"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "source_url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/passports/types-of-passport/",
   "source_title": "Types of passport, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.national_id": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Your National ID number",
    "ny": "Nambala ya chiphaso chanu cha unzika"
   },
   "kind": "info",
   "tip": {
    "en": "Reported by Nyasa Times for the online system; not stated on an official page.",
    "ny": "Nyasa Times inanena za izi pa njira ya pa intaneti; sizinanenedwe patsamba la boma."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.nyasatimes.com/malawi-moves-passport-registration-fully-online-digital-payments-to-roll-out-next-week/",
   "source_title": "Nyasa Times (2025): passport registration moves fully online",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "unverified"
  },
  "passport.oath": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Part B of the paper form commissioned by a Magistrate or a Commissioner for Oaths",
    "ny": "Gawo B la fomu ya pepala losainidwa ndi Magistrate kapena Commissioner for Oaths"
   },
   "kind": "signature",
   "certify": {
    "en": "a Magistrate or Commissioner for Oaths",
    "ny": "Magistrate kapena Commissioner for Oaths"
   },
   "source_url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/passports/passport-process/",
   "source_title": "Passport process, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.dc": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Part C (place of origin) confirmed at the District Commissioner's office of your home district",
    "ny": "Gawo C (kwanu) lotsimikiziridwa ku ofesi ya District Commissioner ya kwanu"
   },
   "kind": "signature",
   "certify": {
    "en": "the District Commissioner's office",
    "ny": "ofesi ya District Commissioner"
   },
   "source_url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/passports/passport-process/",
   "source_title": "Passport process, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.attest": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Self-attested copies of every document, and the originals to show at the counter",
    "ny": "Makope a zikalata zonse osainidwa nokha, ndi zikalata zenizeni zowonetsa pa kauntala"
   },
   "kind": "precondition",
   "source_url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/",
   "source_title": "Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services home page",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.old": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Your previous passport",
    "ny": "Pasipoti wanu wakale"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "source_url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/passports/types-of-passport/",
   "source_title": "Types of passport, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.police": {
   "text": {
    "en": "A police report for the lost passport",
    "ny": "Lipoti la polisi la pasipoti wotayika"
   },
   "kind": "precondition",
   "tip": {
    "en": "Get this from the police station first.",
    "ny": "Litengeni ku polisi poyamba."
   },
   "source_url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/passports/types-of-passport/",
   "source_title": "Types of passport, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.lost_form": {
   "text": {
    "en": "A 'Report of Lost' form",
    "ny": "Fomu ya 'Report of Lost'"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "source_url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/passports/types-of-passport/",
   "source_title": "Types of passport, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.consent": {
   "text": {
    "en": "A consent form from either parent or the legal guardian",
    "ny": "Fomu yovomereza kuchokera kwa kholo limodzi kapena wosamalira mwalamulo"
   },
   "kind": "signature",
   "source_url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/passports/types-of-passport/",
   "source_title": "Types of passport, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.parent_docs": {
   "text": {
    "en": "A photocopy of a parent's passport and/or the child's birth certificate",
    "ny": "Kope la pasipoti ya kholo ndi/kapena satifiketi ya kubadwa ya mwana"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "source_url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/passports/types-of-passport/",
   "source_title": "Types of passport, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.id.eligible": {
   "text": {
    "en": "You are a Malawian citizen aged 16 or older",
    "ny": "Ndinu nzika ya Malawi ya zaka 16 kapena kuposera"
   },
   "kind": "precondition",
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/index.php/pages/national-identity-registration-processes",
   "source_title": "National identity registration processes, National Registration Bureau",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.id.nr1": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Form NR1 (application for registration), filled in",
    "ny": "Fomu NR1 (yofunsira kulembetsa), yodzazidwa"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "tip": {
    "en": "NR1 has sections for two witnesses and for a Village Head's recommendation.",
    "ny": "NR1 ili ndi malo a mboni ziwiri ndi a malingaliro a Mfumu ya mudzi."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/wp-content/uploads/file-listing/NR1.pdf",
   "source_title": "Form NR1: application for registration, NRB",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.id.citizenship": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Proof you are a citizen: a copy of your birth certificate, or two witnesses who have National IDs",
    "ny": "Umboni woti ndinu nzika: kope la satifiketi ya kubadwa, kapena mboni ziwiri zokhala ndi ziphaso"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/index.php/pages/national-identity-registration-processes",
   "source_title": "National identity registration processes, National Registration Bureau",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.id.biometrics": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Go in person for fingerprints and a photograph (your card is issued after 30 days)",
    "ny": "Pitani nokha kuti mutengedwe zala ndi chithunzi (chiphaso chimatuluka patatha masiku 30)"
   },
   "kind": "precondition",
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/index.php/pages/national-identity-registration-processes",
   "source_title": "National identity registration processes, National Registration Bureau",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.id.police": {
   "text": {
    "en": "A police report, if your ID was lost",
    "ny": "Lipoti la polisi, ngati chiphaso chinatayika"
   },
   "kind": "precondition",
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/index.php/pages/national-identity-registration-processes",
   "source_title": "National identity registration processes, National Registration Bureau",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.id.oldcard": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Your expired or damaged card, if you still have it",
    "ny": "Chiphaso chanu chotha ntchito kapena chowonongeka, ngati muli nacho"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/index.php/pages/national-identity-registration-processes",
   "source_title": "National identity registration processes, National Registration Bureau",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.id.nr6": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Form NR6 (statutory declaration for a replacement), sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths",
    "ny": "Fomu NR6 (chilengezo cholumbira cha kusintha), yolumbiridwa pamaso pa Commissioner for Oaths"
   },
   "kind": "signature",
   "certify": {
    "en": "a Commissioner for Oaths",
    "ny": "Commissioner for Oaths"
   },
   "tip": {
    "en": "Attach the police report and any change-of-name document.",
    "ny": "Phatikizani lipoti la polisi ndi chikalata chilichonse cha kusintha dzina."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/wp-content/uploads/file-listing/NR6-REPLACEMENT.pdf",
   "source_title": "Form NR6: statutory declaration for replacement of identity document, NRB",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.id.change_proof": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Proof of the change (for a change of name: authorisation under the Change of Name (Restriction) Act)",
    "ny": "Umboni wa kusinthako (pakusintha dzina: chilolezo pansi pa Change of Name (Restriction) Act)"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/wp-content/uploads/file-listing/NATIONAL-REGISTRATION-REGULATIONS.pdf",
   "source_title": "National Registration Regulations (NRB copy, headed draft 2014)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.birth.nr8": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Form NR8 (birth report), filled in by the mother, father, a relative or anyone present at the birth",
    "ny": "Fomu NR8 (lipoti la kubadwa), lodzazidwa ndi mayi, bambo, wachibale kapena aliyense amene analipo"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "tip": {
    "en": "In a hospital, register before the mother is discharged.",
    "ny": "Ku chipatala, lembetsani mayi asanatulutsidwe."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/index.php/pages/services",
   "source_title": "Birth registration processes, National Registration Bureau",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.birth.parents": {
   "text": {
    "en": "The child's name and the parents' details as written on their National IDs",
    "ny": "Dzina la mwana ndi zambiri za makolo monga zili pa ziphaso zawo"
   },
   "kind": "info",
   "tip": {
    "en": "If one parent is absent, the birth can still be registered.",
    "ny": "Ngati kholo limodzi palibe, kubadwa kungalembetsedwebe."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/index.php/pages/services",
   "source_title": "Birth registration processes, National Registration Bureau",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.birth.village": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Outside a health facility: the Village Headman and a senior villager or a cleric sign the form",
    "ny": "Kunja kwa chipatala: Mfumu ya mudzi ndi wamkulu wa mudzi kapena m'busa amasaina fomu"
   },
   "kind": "signature",
   "certify": {
    "en": "the Village Headman and a senior villager or cleric",
    "ny": "Mfumu ya mudzi ndi wamkulu wa mudzi kapena m'busa"
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/index.php/pages/services",
   "source_title": "Birth registration processes, National Registration Bureau",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.birth.late_proof": {
   "text": {
    "en": "For a late registration: the hospital notification of birth, or verification by the Village Headman",
    "ny": "Polembetsa mochedwa: chikalata cha chipatala chodziwitsa za kubadwa, kapena kutsimikiziridwa ndi Mfumu ya mudzi"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/index.php/pages/services",
   "source_title": "Birth registration processes, National Registration Bureau",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.birth.old_cert": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Details of the original birth registration, and a police report if the certificate was lost",
    "ny": "Zambiri za kalembera woyamba wa kubadwa, ndi lipoti la polisi ngati satifiketi inatayika"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "tip": {
    "en": "NRB's NR6 declaration covers lost documents and asks for a police report; NRB does not publish a separate birth-certificate checklist. Ask at the office.",
    "ny": "Chilengezo cha NR6 cha NRB chimakhudza zikalata zotayika ndipo chimafuna lipoti la polisi; NRB sinafalitse mndandanda wina wa satifiketi ya kubadwa. Funsani ku ofesi."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/wp-content/uploads/file-listing/NR6-REPLACEMENT.pdf",
   "source_title": "Form NR6: statutory declaration for replacement of identity document, NRB",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "unverified"
  },
  "cripc.account": {
   "text": {
    "en": "An MBRS account, opened with your National ID (citizens), Foreign Resident Permit (residents) or passport (visitors), and a working email address",
    "ny": "Akaunti ya MBRS, yotsegulidwa ndi chiphaso chanu (nzika), Foreign Resident Permit (okhala kuno) kapena pasipoti (alendo), ndi imelo yogwira ntchito"
   },
   "kind": "precondition",
   "source_url": "https://registrargeneral.gov.mw/services",
   "source_title": "Services, Companies, Registrations and Intellectual Property Centre (CRIPC)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "cripc.tpin_first": {
   "text": {
    "en": "A TPIN from the Malawi Revenue Authority, before you register",
    "ny": "TPIN yochokera ku Malawi Revenue Authority, musanalembetse"
   },
   "kind": "precondition",
   "tip": {
    "en": "TPIN registration is free; see the MRA TPIN service.",
    "ny": "Kulembetsa TPIN ndi kwaulere; onani ntchito ya TPIN ya MRA."
   },
   "source_url": "https://registrargeneral.gov.mw/",
   "source_title": "CRIPC home page (former Registrar General's Department)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "cripc.name": {
   "text": {
    "en": "A unique business name, not similar to existing businesses, companies, trusts or trademarks",
    "ny": "Dzina la bizinesi losiyana, losafanana ndi mabizinesi, makampani, ma trust kapena zizindikiro zomwe zilipo kale"
   },
   "kind": "info",
   "tip": {
    "en": "Have two or three alternatives ready in case your first choice is taken.",
    "ny": "Khalani ndi mayina ena awiri kapena atatu ngati loyamba latengedwa kale."
   },
   "source_url": "https://registrargeneral.gov.mw/",
   "source_title": "CRIPC home page (former Registrar General's Department)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "cripc.partners": {
   "text": {
    "en": "2 to 20 partners, with each partner's names, identification and address, and a TPIN for one or each partner",
    "ny": "Ochita mgwirizano 2 mpaka 20, ndi mayina, chizindikiritso ndi adilesi ya aliyense, ndi TPIN ya m'modzi kapena aliyense"
   },
   "kind": "info",
   "note": {
    "en": "CRIPC's services page says a TPIN for 'each or one partner'; its home page says each partner.",
    "ny": "Tsamba la ntchito za CRIPC likuti TPIN ya 'aliyense kapena m'modzi'; tsamba lake loyamba likuti aliyense."
   },
   "source_url": "https://registrargeneral.gov.mw/services",
   "source_title": "Services, Companies, Registrations and Intellectual Property Centre (CRIPC)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "conflicting"
  },
  "cripc.address": {
   "text": {
    "en": "The business's physical address and the nature of the business",
    "ny": "Adilesi yeniyeni ya bizinesi ndi mtundu wa bizinesiyo"
   },
   "kind": "info",
   "source_url": "https://registrargeneral.gov.mw/services",
   "source_title": "Services, Companies, Registrations and Intellectual Property Centre (CRIPC)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "cripc.sign": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Every applicant signs the application (online)",
    "ny": "Wofunsira aliyense amasaina pempho (pa intaneti)"
   },
   "kind": "signature",
   "source_url": "https://registrargeneral.gov.mw/faqs",
   "source_title": "FAQs, Companies, Registrations and Intellectual Property Centre (CRIPC)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "cripc.company_people": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Shareholder and director details: 1 to 50 shareholders and at least one director who is a real person",
    "ny": "Zambiri za eni magawo ndi otsogolera: eni magawo 1 mpaka 50 ndi wotsogolera m'modzi yemwe ndi munthu weniweni"
   },
   "kind": "info",
   "source_url": "https://registrargeneral.gov.mw/services",
   "source_title": "Services, Companies, Registrations and Intellectual Property Centre (CRIPC)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "cripc.company_name": {
   "text": {
    "en": "A company name ending in 'Limited' or 'Ltd'",
    "ny": "Dzina la kampani lothera ndi 'Limited' kapena 'Ltd'"
   },
   "kind": "info",
   "source_url": "https://registrargeneral.gov.mw/services",
   "source_title": "Services, Companies, Registrations and Intellectual Property Centre (CRIPC)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "cripc.memarts": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Memorandum and Articles of Association",
    "ny": "Memorandum ndi Articles of Association"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "source_url": "https://registrargeneral.gov.mw/services",
   "source_title": "Services, Companies, Registrations and Intellectual Property Centre (CRIPC)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "cripc.capital": {
   "text": {
    "en": "A statement of capital: total shares, their value, classes of shares and whether they are paid",
    "ny": "Chikalata cha chuma: magawo onse, mtengo wake, mitundu ya magawo ndi ngati alipiridwa"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "source_url": "https://registrargeneral.gov.mw/faqs",
   "source_title": "FAQs, Companies, Registrations and Intellectual Property Centre (CRIPC)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "cripc.single_person": {
   "text": {
    "en": "One person acting as shareholder and director, plus company secretary details",
    "ny": "Munthu m'modzi wokhala mwini magawo ndi wotsogolera, ndi zambiri za mlembi wa kampani"
   },
   "kind": "info",
   "source_url": "https://registrargeneral.gov.mw/services",
   "source_title": "Services, Companies, Registrations and Intellectual Property Centre (CRIPC)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "cripc.public_people": {
   "text": {
    "en": "At least 3 shareholders and 3 directors (real people), and a company secretary",
    "ny": "Eni magawo atatu ndi otsogolera atatu (anthu enieni), ndi mlembi wa kampani"
   },
   "kind": "info",
   "source_url": "https://registrargeneral.gov.mw/services",
   "source_title": "Services, Companies, Registrations and Intellectual Property Centre (CRIPC)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "cripc.guarantee_people": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Director details (a TIN is mandatory for at least one), company secretary details and beneficial ownership information",
    "ny": "Zambiri za otsogolera (TIN ndi yokakamizidwa kwa m'modzi), zambiri za mlembi wa kampani ndi za eni enieni (beneficial ownership)"
   },
   "kind": "info",
   "source_url": "https://registrargeneral.gov.mw/services",
   "source_title": "Services, Companies, Registrations and Intellectual Property Centre (CRIPC)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "mra.email": {
   "text": {
    "en": "An email address and a password for Msonkho Online",
    "ny": "Imelo ndi mawu achinsinsi a Msonkho Online"
   },
   "kind": "precondition",
   "source_url": "https://www.mra.mw/assets/upload/downloads/MSONKHO_ONLINE_TIN_APPLICATION.pdf",
   "source_title": "MRA Msonkho Online TIN application leaflet",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "mra.details": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Personal details, contacts, address and occupation",
    "ny": "Zambiri zanu, njira zokufikirani, adilesi ndi ntchito yanu"
   },
   "kind": "info",
   "source_url": "https://www.mra.mw/assets/upload/downloads/GUIDE_FOR_SMALL_AND_MEDIUM_ENTEPRISES_(SMES)_2025_A5_Revised.pdf",
   "source_title": "MRA Guide for Small and Medium Enterprises (2025)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "mra.id": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Your National ID or passport",
    "ny": "Chiphaso chanu kapena pasipoti"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "source_url": "https://www.mra.mw/assets/upload/downloads/GUIDE_FOR_SMALL_AND_MEDIUM_ENTEPRISES_(SMES)_2025_A5_Revised.pdf",
   "source_title": "MRA Guide for Small and Medium Enterprises (2025)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "mra.trn": {
   "text": {
    "en": "A TRN (driving licence / traffic register number), only if you have one",
    "ny": "TRN (nambala ya laisensi kapena ya kalembera wa magalimoto), ngati muli nayo"
   },
   "kind": "info",
   "tip": {
    "en": "You can skip it if you don't have one.",
    "ny": "Mungalumphe ngati mulibe."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.mra.mw/assets/upload/downloads/MRA_FREQUENTLY_ASKED_QUESTIONS_(FAQ)_.pdf",
   "source_title": "MRA frequently asked questions",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "heslgb.national_id": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Your National ID",
    "ny": "Chiphaso chanu cha unzika"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "tip": {
    "en": "Names you enter must match your National ID records.",
    "ny": "Mayina omwe mulemba ayenera kufanana ndi a pa chiphaso chanu."
   },
   "source_url": "https://heslgb.mw/?v=story&gt=Loan%20application%20window%20opening&gc=774306970648",
   "source_title": "HESLGB press release: opening of the 2026/2027 loan application window",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "heslgb.guarantor_form": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Guarantor Consent Form, signed by your guarantor",
    "ny": "Fomu yovomereza ya guarantor, yosainidwa ndi guarantor wanu"
   },
   "kind": "signature",
   "certify": {
    "en": "your guarantor",
    "ny": "guarantor wanu"
   },
   "tip": {
    "en": "Download it from SFMIS. The guarantor accepts responsibility for the loan if you don't repay.",
    "ny": "Itsitseni pa SFMIS. Guarantor amavomera kulipira ngongole ngati inu simunabweze."
   },
   "source_url": "https://heslgb.mw/?v=story&gt=Loan%20application%20window%20opening&gc=774306970648",
   "source_title": "HESLGB press release: opening of the 2026/2027 loan application window",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "heslgb.guarantor_id": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Your guarantor's National ID",
    "ny": "Chiphaso cha guarantor wanu"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "source_url": "https://heslgb.mw/?v=story&gt=Loan%20application%20window%20opening&gc=774306970648",
   "source_title": "HESLGB press release: opening of the 2026/2027 loan application window",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "heslgb.affidavit": {
   "text": {
    "en": "An affidavit (solemn declaration) sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths",
    "ny": "Affidavit (chilengezo cholumbira) pamaso pa Commissioner for Oaths"
   },
   "kind": "signature",
   "certify": {
    "en": "a Commissioner for Oaths",
    "ny": "Commissioner for Oaths"
   },
   "tip": {
    "en": "Every applicant needs one, every year. HESLGB says your only costs are travel to the DC's office or Magistrate's Court, the stamping and the application fee; the Malawi Law Society has commissioned affidavits free of charge.",
    "ny": "Wofunsira aliyense amafunika, chaka chilichonse. HESLGB ikuti ndalama zokhazo ndi zoyendera kupita ku ofesi ya DC kapena bwalo la Magistrate, sitampu ndi malipiro ofunsira; Malawi Law Society inathandiza kusainira ma affidavit kwaulere."
   },
   "source_url": "https://heslgb.mw/?v=story&gt=Loan%20application%20window%20opening&gc=774306970648",
   "source_title": "HESLGB press release: opening of the 2026/2027 loan application window",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "heslgb.msce": {
   "text": {
    "en": "MSCE certificate (for ODeL students and students at private institutions)",
    "ny": "Satifiketi ya MSCE (kwa ophunzira a ODeL ndi a masukulu apadera)"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "source_url": "https://heslgb.mw/?v=story&gt=Loan%20application%20window%20opening&gc=774306970648",
   "source_title": "HESLGB press release: opening of the 2026/2027 loan application window",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "heslgb.admission": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Student ID or admission letter (first-year students)",
    "ny": "ID ya wophunzira kapena kalata yolowera (ophunzira a chaka choyamba)"
   },
   "kind": "document",
   "tip": {
    "en": "MUBAS first-years apply with the registration number in their admission letter.",
    "ny": "Ophunzira a chaka choyamba a MUBAS amafunsira ndi nambala yolembetsera yomwe ili m'kalata yawo."
   },
   "source_url": "https://heslgb.mw/?v=story&gt=Loan%20application%20window%20opening&gc=774306970648",
   "source_title": "HESLGB press release: opening of the 2026/2027 loan application window",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "heslgb.online_only": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Apply online only, with every supporting document attached: incomplete applications are not processed",
    "ny": "Funsirani pa intaneti kokha, ndi zikalata zonse: mapempho osakwanira sasamalidwa"
   },
   "kind": "precondition",
   "source_url": "https://heslgb.mw/?v=story&gt=submission%20of%20applications&gc=777102302672",
   "source_title": "HESLGB press release (page 2): submission of 2026/2027 applications",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  }
 }
}