Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Malawi in Rochester helps Malawian nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Veetee Foods Ltd, Sir Thomas Longley Road, Rochester, Kent, Rochester ME2 4DY, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 1634 290092 |
| Head of Mission | Moni Varma, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | England |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Veetee Foods Ltd, Sir Thomas Longley Road, Rochester, Kent, Rochester ME2 4DY.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Rochester
The honorary consul in Rochester is a volunteer representative of Malawi, usually a local business or civic figure. Moni Varma holds the post, according to the FCDO list. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Questions can be sent in advance: call +44 1634 290092.
Its consular district covers England. The office is located in England.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
the Malawian High Commission in London is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in the UK, the honorary consulate closes on UK bank holidays as well as on the Malawian national day: 6 July. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Embassy and consulates of Malawi in the UK
- London – High Commission of Malawi
- Barry – Honorary Consulate
- Duncton – Honorary Consulate
- Edinburgh – Honorary Consulate
- Hillsborough – Honorary Consulate
- Leicester – Honorary Consulate
- Rochester – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Questions and answers – Malawi in Rochester
Does the Rochester honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Malawian High Commission in London.
How do I contact the Malawian honorary consul in Rochester?
By phone on +44 1634 290092.
Who is the Malawian honorary consul in Rochester?
Moni Varma, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Rochester honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is England.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – honorary consulates in the UK (October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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