RAF

Abstract

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has implemented a Road Access Fee (RAF) of $20 for foreign registered vehicles, including saloons, pickups, motorcycles, and trailers, that enter Malawi and are not subject to the International Transit Fee. This fee is payable at the border upon entry and is collected on behalf of the Roads Fund Administration. Motorists must obtain a Temporary Importation Permit (TIP) and pay the fee in US dollars through designated banks. Failure to comply results in a penalty of $500 per vehicle. The MRA encourages the public to report any evasion of this fee through its Tip-Offs Anonymous Service, which offers rewards for information leading to the recovery of smuggled goods or unpaid duties. For further inquiries, contact details for both the MRA and the Roads Fund Administration are provided.